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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,522.22, 429,900.30 and 168,282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,522.22, 429,900.30 and 168,282.24 is: 232,229.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,522.22 : 429,900.30 = 168,282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,522.22/429,900.30 = 168,282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,522.22x = 429,900.30 × 168,282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,522.22x = 72,344,585,460.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,344,585,460.67/311,522.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,229.29

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