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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,181.37, 430,811.40 and 168,941.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,181.37, 430,811.40 and 168,941.39 is: 233,139.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,181.37 : 430,811.40 = 168,941.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,181.37/430,811.40 = 168,941.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,181.37x = 430,811.40 × 168,941.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,181.37x = 72,781,876,743.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,781,876,743.85/312,181.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,139.72

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