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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,199.24, 430,834.98 and 168,960.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,199.24, 430,834.98 and 168,960.32 is: 233,165.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,199.24 : 430,834.98 = 168,960.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,199.24/430,834.98 = 168,960.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,199.24x = 430,834.98 × 168,960.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,199.24x = 72,794,016,087.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,794,016,087.99/312,199.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,165.26

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