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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,180.03, 430,811.64 and 168,943.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,180.03, 430,811.64 and 168,943.14 is: 233,143.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,180.03 : 430,811.64 = 168,943.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,180.03/430,811.64 = 168,943.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,180.03x = 430,811.64 × 168,943.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,180.03x = 72,782,671,210.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,782,671,210.15/312,180.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,143.26

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