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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,507.18, 429,879.65 and 168,267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,507.18, 429,879.65 and 168,267.18 is: 232,208.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,507.18 : 429,879.65 = 168,267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,507.18/429,879.65 = 168,267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,507.18x = 429,879.65 × 168,267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,507.18x = 72,334,635,603.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,334,635,603.55/311,507.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,208.57

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