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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,175.33, 430,804.99 and 168,938.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,175.33, 430,804.99 and 168,938.35 is: 233,136.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,175.33 : 430,804.99 = 168,938.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,175.33/430,804.99 = 168,938.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,175.33x = 430,804.99 × 168,938.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,175.33x = 72,779,483,316.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,779,483,316.53/312,175.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,136.56

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