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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,199.26, 430,834.95 and 168,959.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,199.26, 430,834.95 and 168,959.34 is: 233,163.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,199.26 : 430,834.95 = 168,959.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,199.26/430,834.95 = 168,959.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,199.26x = 430,834.95 × 168,959.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,199.26x = 72,793,588,800.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,793,588,800.93/312,199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,163.87

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