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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,486.75, 429,851.67 and 168,246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,486.75, 429,851.67 and 168,246.76 is: 232,180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,486.75 : 429,851.67 = 168,246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,486.75/429,851.67 = 168,246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,486.75x = 429,851.67 × 168,246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,486.75x = 72,321,150,758.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,321,150,758.09/311,486.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,180.50

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