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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,203.56, 430,842.18 and 168,963.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,203.56, 430,842.18 and 168,963.52 is: 233,170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,203.56 : 430,842.18 = 168,963.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,203.56/430,842.18 = 168,963.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,203.56x = 430,842.18 × 168,963.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,203.56x = 72,796,611,297.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,796,611,297.27/312,203.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,170.34

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