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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,562.15, 429,955.98 and 168,322.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,562.15, 429,955.98 and 168,322.14 is: 232,284.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,562.15 : 429,955.98 = 168,322.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,562.15/429,955.98 = 168,322.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,562.15x = 429,955.98 × 168,322.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,562.15x = 72,371,110,659.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,371,110,659.40/311,562.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,284.67

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