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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,211.14, 430,850.55 and 168,971.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,211.14, 430,850.55 and 168,971.13 is: 233,179.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,211.14 : 430,850.55 = 168,971.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,211.14/430,850.55 = 168,971.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,211.14x = 430,850.55 × 168,971.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,211.14x = 72,801,304,294.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,801,304,294.62/312,211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,179.71

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