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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,211.53, 430,853.18 and 168,971.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,211.53, 430,853.18 and 168,971.54 is: 233,181.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,211.53 : 430,853.18 = 168,971.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,211.53/430,853.18 = 168,971.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,211.53x = 430,853.18 × 168,971.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,211.53x = 72,801,922,339.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,801,922,339.37/312,211.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,181.40

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