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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,189.54, 430,822.32 and 168,950.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,189.54, 430,822.32 and 168,950.62 is: 233,152.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,189.54 : 430,822.32 = 168,950.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,189.54/430,822.32 = 168,950.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,189.54x = 430,822.32 × 168,950.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,189.54x = 72,787,698,073.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,787,698,073.84/312,189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,152.26

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