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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,577.21, 429,975.90 and 168,336.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,577.21, 429,975.90 and 168,336.81 is: 232,304.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,577.21 : 429,975.90 = 168,336.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,577.21/429,975.90 = 168,336.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,577.21x = 429,975.90 × 168,336.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,577.21x = 72,380,771,382.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,380,771,382.88/311,577.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,304.45

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