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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,563.15, 429,957.36 and 168,323.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,563.15, 429,957.36 and 168,323.14 is: 232,286.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,563.15 : 429,957.36 = 168,323.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,563.15/429,957.36 = 168,323.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,563.15x = 429,957.36 × 168,323.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,563.15x = 72,371,772,901.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,371,772,901.31/311,563.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,286.05

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