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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,181.64, 430,810.64 and 168,941.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,181.64, 430,810.64 and 168,941.68 is: 233,139.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,181.64 : 430,810.64 = 168,941.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,181.64/430,810.64 = 168,941.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,181.64x = 430,810.64 × 168,941.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,181.64x = 72,781,873,283.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,781,873,283.48/312,181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,139.51

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