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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,224.42, 430,869.58 and 168,984.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,224.42, 430,869.58 and 168,984.43 is: 233,198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,224.42 : 430,869.58 = 168,984.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,224.42/430,869.58 = 168,984.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,224.42x = 430,869.58 × 168,984.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,224.42x = 72,810,248,881.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,810,248,881.00/312,224.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,198.44

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