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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,173.06, 430,801.94 and 168,936.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,173.06, 430,801.94 and 168,936.18 is: 233,133.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,173.06 : 430,801.94 = 168,936.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,173.06/430,801.94 = 168,936.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,173.06x = 430,801.94 × 168,936.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,173.06x = 72,778,034,080.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,778,034,080.19/312,173.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,133.62

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