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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,192.36, 430,823.94 and 168,952.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,192.36, 430,823.94 and 168,952.20 is: 233,153.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,192.36 : 430,823.94 = 168,952.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,192.36/430,823.94 = 168,952.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,192.36x = 430,823.94 × 168,952.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,192.36x = 72,788,652,475.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,788,652,475.67/312,192.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,153.22

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