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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,567.66, 429,962.84 and 168,327.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,567.66, 429,962.84 and 168,327.26 is: 232,291.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,567.66 : 429,962.84 = 168,327.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,567.66/429,962.84 = 168,327.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,567.66x = 429,962.84 × 168,327.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,567.66x = 72,374,466,759.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,374,466,759.02/311,567.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,291.33

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