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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,204.06, 430,842.87 and 168,964.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,204.06, 430,842.87 and 168,964.02 is: 233,171.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,204.06 : 430,842.87 = 168,964.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,204.06/430,842.87 = 168,964.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,204.06x = 430,842.87 × 168,964.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,204.06x = 72,796,943,303.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,796,943,303.54/312,204.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,171.03

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