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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,185.70, 430,816.32 and 168,945.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,185.70, 430,816.32 and 168,945.84 is: 233,145.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,185.70 : 430,816.32 = 168,945.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,185.70/430,816.32 = 168,945.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,185.70x = 430,816.32 × 168,945.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,185.70x = 72,784,625,068.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,784,625,068.11/312,185.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,145.29

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