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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,227.64, 430,874.13 and 168,988.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,227.64, 430,874.13 and 168,988.86 is: 233,204.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,227.64 : 430,874.13 = 168,988.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,227.64/430,874.13 = 168,988.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,227.64x = 430,874.13 × 168,988.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,227.64x = 72,812,928,032.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,812,928,032.19/312,227.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,204.62

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