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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,197.52, 430,832.54 and 168,957.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,197.52, 430,832.54 and 168,957.58 is: 233,161.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,197.52 : 430,832.54 = 168,957.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,197.52/430,832.54 = 168,957.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,197.52x = 430,832.54 × 168,957.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,197.52x = 72,792,423,343.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,792,423,343.65/312,197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,161.44

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