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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,502, 429,872.92 and 168,262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,502, 429,872.92 and 168,262.04 is: 232,201.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,502 : 429,872.92 = 168,262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,502/429,872.92 = 168,262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,502x = 429,872.92 × 168,262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,502x = 72,331,294,459.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,331,294,459.96/311,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,201.70

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