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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,189.24, 430,822.52 and 168,949.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,189.24, 430,822.52 and 168,949.30 is: 233,150.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,189.24 : 430,822.52 = 168,949.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,189.24/430,822.52 = 168,949.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,189.24x = 430,822.52 × 168,949.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,189.24x = 72,787,163,178.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,787,163,178.24/312,189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,150.77

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