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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,177.98, 430,808.73 and 168,941.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,177.98, 430,808.73 and 168,941.10 is: 233,140.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,177.98 : 430,808.73 = 168,941.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,177.98/430,808.73 = 168,941.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,177.98x = 430,808.73 × 168,941.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,177.98x = 72,781,302,668.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,781,302,668.10/312,177.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,140.41

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