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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,427.18, 429,769.48 and 168,187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,427.18, 429,769.48 and 168,187.20 is: 232,098.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,427.18 : 429,769.48 = 168,187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,427.18/429,769.48 = 168,187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,427.18x = 429,769.48 × 168,187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,427.18x = 72,281,725,486.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,281,725,486.66/311,427.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,098.32

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