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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,173.16, 430,795.44 and 168,930.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,173.16, 430,795.44 and 168,930.60 is: 233,122.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,173.16 : 430,795.44 = 168,930.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,173.16/430,795.44 = 168,930.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,173.16x = 430,795.44 × 168,930.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,173.16x = 72,774,532,156.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,774,532,156.46/312,173.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,122.32

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