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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,196.80, 430,832.70 and 168,956.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,196.80, 430,832.70 and 168,956.82 is: 233,161.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,196.80 : 430,832.70 = 168,956.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,196.80/430,832.70 = 168,956.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,196.80x = 430,832.70 × 168,956.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,196.80x = 72,792,122,944.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,792,122,944.01/312,196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,161.02

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