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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,186.41, 430,817.16 and 168,946.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,186.41, 430,817.16 and 168,946.41 is: 233,146.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,186.41 : 430,817.16 = 168,946.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,186.41/430,817.16 = 168,946.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,186.41x = 430,817.16 × 168,946.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,186.41x = 72,785,012,548.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,785,012,548.40/312,186.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,146.00

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