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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,216.41, 430,859.91 and 168,976.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,216.41, 430,859.91 and 168,976.41 is: 233,188.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,216.41 : 430,859.91 = 168,976.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,216.41/430,859.91 = 168,976.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,216.41x = 430,859.91 × 168,976.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,216.41x = 72,805,160,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,805,160,804.72/312,216.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,188.13

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