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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,179.56, 430,808.87 and 168,939.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,179.56, 430,808.87 and 168,939.56 is: 233,137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,179.56 : 430,808.87 = 168,939.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,179.56/430,808.87 = 168,939.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,179.56x = 430,808.87 × 168,939.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,179.56x = 72,780,661,174.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,780,661,174.22/312,179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,137.18

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