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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,176.73, 430,804.98 and 168,936.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,176.73, 430,804.98 and 168,936.74 is: 233,133.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,176.73 : 430,804.98 = 168,936.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,176.73/430,804.98 = 168,936.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,176.73x = 430,804.98 × 168,936.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,176.73x = 72,778,786,742.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,778,786,742.94/312,176.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,133.29

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