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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,427.81, 429,770.33 and 168,187.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,427.81, 429,770.33 and 168,187.82 is: 232,099.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,427.81 : 429,770.33 = 168,187.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,427.81/429,770.33 = 168,187.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,427.81x = 429,770.33 × 168,187.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,427.81x = 72,282,131,913.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,282,131,913.59/311,427.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,099.16

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