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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,184.86, 430,816.46 and 168,944.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,184.86, 430,816.46 and 168,944.91 is: 233,144.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,184.86 : 430,816.46 = 168,944.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,184.86/430,816.46 = 168,944.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,184.86x = 430,816.46 × 168,944.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,184.86x = 72,784,250,661.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,784,250,661.42/312,184.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,144.72

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