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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,635.40, 430,056.83 and 168,395.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,635.40, 430,056.83 and 168,395.44 is: 232,385.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,635.40 : 430,056.83 = 168,395.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,635.40/430,056.83 = 168,395.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,635.40x = 430,056.83 × 168,395.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,635.40x = 72,419,609,112.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,419,609,112.86/311,635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,385.70

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