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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,416.06, 429,754.15 and 168,176.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,416.06, 429,754.15 and 168,176.09 is: 232,083.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,416.06 : 429,754.15 = 168,176.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,416.06/429,754.15 = 168,176.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,416.06x = 429,754.15 × 168,176.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,416.06x = 72,274,372,608.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,274,372,608.27/311,416.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,083.00

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