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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,186, 430,817.97 and 168,946.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,186, 430,817.97 and 168,946.02 is: 233,146.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,186 : 430,817.97 = 168,946.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,186/430,817.97 = 168,946.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,186x = 430,817.97 × 168,946.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,186x = 72,784,981,375.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,784,981,375.98/312,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,146.21

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