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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,179.48, 430,808.77 and 168,939.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,179.48, 430,808.77 and 168,939.49 is: 233,137.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,179.48 : 430,808.77 = 168,939.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,179.48/430,808.77 = 168,939.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,179.48x = 430,808.77 × 168,939.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,179.48x = 72,780,613,891.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,780,613,891.33/312,179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,137.08

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