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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,196.93, 430,831.75 and 168,956.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,196.93, 430,831.75 and 168,956.97 is: 233,160.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,196.93 : 430,831.75 = 168,956.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,196.93/430,831.75 = 168,956.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,196.93x = 430,831.75 × 168,956.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,196.93x = 72,792,027,059.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,792,027,059.80/312,196.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,160.61

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