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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,699.34, 430,147.06 and 168,459.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,699.34, 430,147.06 and 168,459.14 is: 232,474.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,699.34 : 430,147.06 = 168,459.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,699.34/430,147.06 = 168,459.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,699.34x = 430,147.06 × 168,459.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,699.34x = 72,462,204,455.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,462,204,455.35/311,699.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,474.68

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