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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,174.06, 430,803.32 and 168,937.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,174.06, 430,803.32 and 168,937.18 is: 233,135.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,174.06 : 430,803.32 = 168,937.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,174.06/430,803.32 = 168,937.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,174.06x = 430,803.32 × 168,937.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,174.06x = 72,778,698,015.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,778,698,015.44/312,174.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,135.00

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