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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,180.62, 430,809.26 and 168,940.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,180.62, 430,809.26 and 168,940.70 is: 233,138.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,180.62 : 430,809.26 = 168,940.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,180.62/430,809.26 = 168,940.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,180.62x = 430,809.26 × 168,940.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,180.62x = 72,781,217,950.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,781,217,950.88/312,180.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,138.17

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