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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,177.11, 430,805.49 and 168,937.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,177.11, 430,805.49 and 168,937.11 is: 233,133.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,177.11 : 430,805.49 = 168,937.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,177.11/430,805.49 = 168,937.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,177.11x = 430,805.49 × 168,937.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,177.11x = 72,779,034,452.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,779,034,452.73/312,177.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,133.80

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