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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,215.46, 430,856.62 and 168,975.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,215.46, 430,856.62 and 168,975.64 is: 233,186.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,215.46 : 430,856.62 = 168,975.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,215.46/430,856.62 = 168,975.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,215.46x = 430,856.62 × 168,975.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,215.46x = 72,804,273,112.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,804,273,112.74/312,215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,186.00

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