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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,195.66, 430,830.01 and 168,955.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,195.66, 430,830.01 and 168,955.70 is: 233,158.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,195.66 : 430,830.01 = 168,955.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,195.66/430,830.01 = 168,955.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,195.66x = 430,830.01 × 168,955.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,195.66x = 72,791,186,258.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,791,186,258.45/312,195.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,158.87

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