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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,202.56, 430,840.80 and 168,962.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,202.56, 430,840.80 and 168,962.52 is: 233,168.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,202.56 : 430,840.80 = 168,962.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,202.56/430,840.80 = 168,962.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,202.56x = 430,840.80 × 168,962.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,202.56x = 72,795,947,286.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,795,947,286.82/312,202.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,168.96

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