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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,206.01, 430,844.27 and 168,966.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,206.01, 430,844.27 and 168,966.09 is: 233,173.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,206.01 : 430,844.27 = 168,966.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,206.01/430,844.27 = 168,966.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,206.01x = 430,844.27 × 168,966.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,206.01x = 72,798,070,855.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,798,070,855.97/312,206.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,173.19

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