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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,176.23, 430,804.28 and 168,936.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,176.23, 430,804.28 and 168,936.24 is: 233,132.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,176.23 : 430,804.28 = 168,936.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,176.23/430,804.28 = 168,936.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,176.23x = 430,804.28 × 168,936.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,176.23x = 72,778,455,239.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,778,455,239.11/312,176.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,132.60

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