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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,412.70, 429,749.52 and 168,172.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,412.70, 429,749.52 and 168,172.74 is: 232,078.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,412.70 : 429,749.52 = 168,172.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,412.70/429,749.52 = 168,172.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,412.70x = 429,749.52 × 168,172.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,412.70x = 72,272,153,217.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,272,153,217.71/311,412.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,078.37

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