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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,181.47, 430,811.76 and 168,941.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,181.47, 430,811.76 and 168,941.52 is: 233,140.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,181.47 : 430,811.76 = 168,941.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,181.47/430,811.76 = 168,941.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,181.47x = 430,811.76 × 168,941.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,181.47x = 72,781,993,568.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,781,993,568.28/312,181.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,140.02

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