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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,202.14, 430,838.92 and 168,962.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,202.14, 430,838.92 and 168,962.21 is: 233,167.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,202.14 : 430,838.92 = 168,962.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,202.14/430,838.92 = 168,962.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,202.14x = 430,838.92 × 168,962.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,202.14x = 72,795,496,077.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,795,496,077.21/312,202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,167.83

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