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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,176.76, 430,800.60 and 168,933.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,176.76, 430,800.60 and 168,933.60 is: 233,126.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,176.76 : 430,800.60 = 168,933.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,176.76/430,800.60 = 168,933.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,176.76x = 430,800.60 × 168,933.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,176.76x = 72,776,696,240.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,776,696,240.16/312,176.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,126.57

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