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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,179.36, 430,808.60 and 168,939.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,179.36, 430,808.60 and 168,939.36 is: 233,136.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,179.36 : 430,808.60 = 168,939.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,179.36/430,808.60 = 168,939.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,179.36x = 430,808.60 × 168,939.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,179.36x = 72,780,529,166.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,780,529,166.50/312,179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,136.90

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