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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,182.01, 430,811.15 and 168,942.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,182.01, 430,811.15 and 168,942.06 is: 233,140.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,182.01 : 430,811.15 = 168,942.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,182.01/430,811.15 = 168,942.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,182.01x = 430,811.15 × 168,942.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,182.01x = 72,782,122,307.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,782,122,307.26/312,182.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,140.03

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