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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,191.88, 430,823.22 and 168,951.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,191.88, 430,823.22 and 168,951.96 is: 233,152.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,191.88 : 430,823.22 = 168,951.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,191.88/430,823.22 = 168,951.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,191.88x = 430,823.22 × 168,951.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,191.88x = 72,788,427,432.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,788,427,432.51/312,191.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,152.85

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