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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,523.17, 429,901.43 and 168,282.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,523.17, 429,901.43 and 168,282.77 is: 232,229.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,523.17 : 429,901.43 = 168,282.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,523.17/429,901.43 = 168,282.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,523.17x = 429,901.43 × 168,282.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,523.17x = 72,345,000,476.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,345,000,476.44/311,523.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,229.92

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