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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,173.43, 430,799.36 and 168,933.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,173.43, 430,799.36 and 168,933.48 is: 233,128.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,173.43 : 430,799.36 = 168,933.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,173.43/430,799.36 = 168,933.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,173.43x = 430,799.36 × 168,933.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,173.43x = 72,776,435,066.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,776,435,066.57/312,173.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,128.22

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