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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,181.62, 430,810.64 and 168,941.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,181.62, 430,810.64 and 168,941.70 is: 233,139.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,181.62 : 430,810.64 = 168,941.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,181.62/430,810.64 = 168,941.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,181.62x = 430,810.64 × 168,941.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,181.62x = 72,781,881,899.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,781,881,899.69/312,181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,139.55

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