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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,406.47, 429,740.93 and 168,166.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,406.47, 429,740.93 and 168,166.51 is: 232,069.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,406.47 : 429,740.93 = 168,166.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,406.47/429,740.93 = 168,166.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,406.47x = 429,740.93 × 168,166.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,406.47x = 72,268,033,219.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,268,033,219.67/311,406.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,069.78

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