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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,187.92, 430,820.37 and 168,947.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,187.92, 430,820.37 and 168,947.88 is: 233,148.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,187.92 : 430,820.37 = 168,947.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,187.92/430,820.37 = 168,947.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,187.92x = 430,820.37 × 168,947.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,187.92x = 72,786,188,172.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,786,188,172.32/312,187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,148.64

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