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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,178.64, 430,806.50 and 168,938.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,178.64, 430,806.50 and 168,938.68 is: 233,135.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,178.64 : 430,806.50 = 168,938.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,178.64/430,806.50 = 168,938.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,178.64x = 430,806.50 × 168,938.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,178.64x = 72,779,880,964.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,779,880,964.99/312,178.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,135.36

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