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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,409.29, 429,744.81 and 168,169.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,409.29, 429,744.81 and 168,169.33 is: 232,073.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,409.29 : 429,744.81 = 168,169.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,409.29/429,744.81 = 168,169.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,409.29x = 429,744.81 × 168,169.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,409.29x = 72,269,896,768.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,269,896,768.68/311,409.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,073.67

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