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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,174.35, 430,800.60 and 168,934.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,174.35, 430,800.60 and 168,934.39 is: 233,129.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,174.35 : 430,800.60 = 168,934.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,174.35/430,800.60 = 168,934.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,174.35x = 430,800.60 × 168,934.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,174.35x = 72,777,036,572.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,777,036,572.63/312,174.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,129.46

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