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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,215.57, 430,857.50 and 168,975.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,215.57, 430,857.50 and 168,975.62 is: 233,186.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,215.57 : 430,857.50 = 168,975.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,215.57/430,857.50 = 168,975.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,215.57x = 430,857.50 × 168,975.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,215.57x = 72,804,412,761.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,804,412,761.19/312,215.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,186.36

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