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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,172.68, 430,798.32 and 168,932.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,172.68, 430,798.32 and 168,932.73 is: 233,127.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,172.68 : 430,798.32 = 168,932.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,172.68/430,798.32 = 168,932.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,172.68x = 430,798.32 × 168,932.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,172.68x = 72,775,936,277.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,775,936,277.01/312,172.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,127.18

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