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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,224.25, 430,869.44 and 168,984.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,224.25, 430,869.44 and 168,984.29 is: 233,198.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,224.25 : 430,869.44 = 168,984.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,224.25/430,869.44 = 168,984.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,224.25x = 430,869.44 × 168,984.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,224.25x = 72,810,164,246.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,810,164,246.75/312,224.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,198.30

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