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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,425.62, 429,767.34 and 168,185.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,425.62, 429,767.34 and 168,185.68 is: 232,096.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,425.62 : 429,767.34 = 168,185.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,425.62/429,767.34 = 168,185.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,425.62x = 429,767.34 × 168,185.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,425.62x = 72,280,712,319.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,280,712,319.69/311,425.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,096.23

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