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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,175.11, 430,802.74 and 168,935.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,175.11, 430,802.74 and 168,935.12 is: 233,131.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,175.11 : 430,802.74 = 168,935.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,175.11/430,802.74 = 168,935.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,175.11x = 430,802.74 × 168,935.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,175.11x = 72,777,712,013.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,777,712,013.33/312,175.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,131.05

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