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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,183.32, 430,814.04 and 168,943.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,183.32, 430,814.04 and 168,943.32 is: 233,142.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,183.32 : 430,814.04 = 168,943.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,183.32/430,814.04 = 168,943.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,183.32x = 430,814.04 × 168,943.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,183.32x = 72,783,154,220.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,783,154,220.21/312,183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,142.35

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