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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,184.95, 430,816.59 and 168,945.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,184.95, 430,816.59 and 168,945.01 is: 233,144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,184.95 : 430,816.59 = 168,945.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,184.95/430,816.59 = 168,945.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,184.95x = 430,816.59 × 168,945.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,184.95x = 72,784,312,907.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,784,312,907.72/312,184.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,144.85

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