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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,503.46, 429,874.95 and 168,263.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,503.46, 429,874.95 and 168,263.49 is: 232,203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,503.46 : 429,874.95 = 168,263.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,503.46/429,874.95 = 168,263.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,503.46x = 429,874.95 × 168,263.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,503.46x = 72,332,259,350.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,332,259,350.58/311,503.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,203.71

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