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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,425.18, 429,766.70 and 168,185.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,425.18, 429,766.70 and 168,185.21 is: 232,095.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,425.18 : 429,766.70 = 168,185.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,425.18/429,766.70 = 168,185.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,425.18x = 429,766.70 × 168,185.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,425.18x = 72,280,399,700.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,280,399,700.75/311,425.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,095.56

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