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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,423.60, 429,764.48 and 168,183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,423.60, 429,764.48 and 168,183.60 is: 232,093.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,423.60 : 429,764.48 = 168,183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,423.60/429,764.48 = 168,183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,423.60x = 429,764.48 × 168,183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,423.60x = 72,279,337,398.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,279,337,398.53/311,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,093.32

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