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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,225.03, 430,873.70 and 168,988.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,225.03, 430,873.70 and 168,988.14 is: 233,205.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,225.03 : 430,873.70 = 168,988.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,225.03/430,873.70 = 168,988.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,225.03x = 430,873.70 × 168,988.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,225.03x = 72,812,544,292.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,812,544,292.98/312,225.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,205.34

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