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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,645.64, 430,071.12 and 168,405.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,645.64, 430,071.12 and 168,405.69 is: 232,399.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,645.64 : 430,071.12 = 168,405.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,645.64/430,071.12 = 168,405.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,645.64x = 430,071.12 × 168,405.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,645.64x = 72,426,423,712.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,426,423,712.67/311,645.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,399.93

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