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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,234.56, 430,882.80 and 168,994.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,234.56, 430,882.80 and 168,994.56 is: 233,212.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,234.56 : 430,882.80 = 168,994.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,234.56/430,882.80 = 168,994.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,234.56x = 430,882.80 × 168,994.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,234.56x = 72,816,849,197.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,816,849,197.57/312,234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,212.01

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