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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,422.07, 429,762.46 and 168,182.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,422.07, 429,762.46 and 168,182.12 is: 232,091.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,422.07 : 429,762.46 = 168,182.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,422.07/429,762.46 = 168,182.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,422.07x = 429,762.46 × 168,182.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,422.07x = 72,278,362,588.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,278,362,588.51/311,422.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,091.33

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