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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,174.08, 430,800.23 and 168,934.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,174.08, 430,800.23 and 168,934.11 is: 233,129.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,174.08 : 430,800.23 = 168,934.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,174.08/430,800.23 = 168,934.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,174.08x = 430,800.23 × 168,934.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,174.08x = 72,776,852,598.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,776,852,598.17/312,174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,129.07

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