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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,180.51, 430,809.08 and 168,940.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,180.51, 430,809.08 and 168,940.56 is: 233,137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,180.51 : 430,809.08 = 168,940.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,180.51/430,809.08 = 168,940.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,180.51x = 430,809.08 × 168,940.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,180.51x = 72,781,126,383.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,781,126,383.58/312,180.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,137.96

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