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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,184.77, 430,813.39 and 168,944.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,184.77, 430,813.39 and 168,944.84 is: 233,143.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,184.77 : 430,813.39 = 168,944.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,184.77/430,813.39 = 168,944.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,184.77x = 430,813.39 × 168,944.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,184.77x = 72,783,698,398.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,783,698,398.68/312,184.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,143.01

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