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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,514.68, 429,890.00 and 168,274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,514.68, 429,890.00 and 168,274.68 is: 232,218.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,514.68 : 429,890.00 = 168,274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,514.68/429,890.00 = 168,274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,514.68x = 429,890.00 × 168,274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,514.68x = 72,339,601,343.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,339,601,343.83/311,514.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,218.92

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