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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,558.15, 429,950.46 and 168,318.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,558.15, 429,950.46 and 168,318.14 is: 232,279.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,558.15 : 429,950.46 = 168,318.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,558.15/429,950.46 = 168,318.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,558.15x = 429,950.46 × 168,318.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,558.15x = 72,368,461,719.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,368,461,719.34/311,558.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,279.15

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