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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,519.64, 429,897.49 and 168,279.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,519.64, 429,897.49 and 168,279.69 is: 232,226.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,519.64 : 429,897.49 = 168,279.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,519.64/429,897.49 = 168,279.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,519.64x = 429,897.49 × 168,279.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,519.64x = 72,343,016,348.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,343,016,348.98/311,519.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,226.18

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