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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,199.18, 430,834.86 and 168,959.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,199.18, 430,834.86 and 168,959.22 is: 233,163.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,199.18 : 430,834.86 = 168,959.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,199.18/430,834.86 = 168,959.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,199.18x = 430,834.86 × 168,959.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,199.18x = 72,793,521,894.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,793,521,894.41/312,199.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,163.72

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