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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,694.59, 430,140.50 and 168,454.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,694.59, 430,140.50 and 168,454.30 is: 232,468.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,694.59 : 430,140.50 = 168,454.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,694.59/430,140.50 = 168,454.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,694.59x = 430,140.50 × 168,454.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,694.59x = 72,459,016,829.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,459,016,829.15/311,694.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,468.00

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