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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,175.33, 430,801.95 and 168,935.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,175.33, 430,801.95 and 168,935.36 is: 233,130.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,175.33 : 430,801.95 = 168,935.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,175.33/430,801.95 = 168,935.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,175.33x = 430,801.95 × 168,935.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,175.33x = 72,777,682,511.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,777,682,511.95/312,175.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,130.79

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