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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,174.51, 430,801.89 and 168,934.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,174.51, 430,801.89 and 168,934.51 is: 233,130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,174.51 : 430,801.89 = 168,934.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,174.51/430,801.89 = 168,934.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,174.51x = 430,801.89 × 168,934.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,174.51x = 72,777,307,049.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,777,307,049.48/312,174.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,130.21

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