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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,566.16, 429,961.50 and 168,326.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,566.16, 429,961.50 and 168,326.14 is: 232,290.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,566.16 : 429,961.50 = 168,326.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,566.16/429,961.50 = 168,326.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,566.16x = 429,961.50 × 168,326.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,566.16x = 72,373,759,643.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,373,759,643.61/311,566.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,290.18

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