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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,186.70, 430,817.70 and 168,946.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,186.70, 430,817.70 and 168,946.84 is: 233,146.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,186.70 : 430,817.70 = 168,946.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,186.70/430,817.70 = 168,946.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,186.70x = 430,817.70 × 168,946.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,186.70x = 72,785,289,031.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,785,289,031.07/312,186.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,146.67

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