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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,712.56, 430,162.28 and 168,472.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,712.56, 430,162.28 and 168,472.16 is: 232,491.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,712.56 : 430,162.28 = 168,472.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,712.56/430,162.28 = 168,472.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,712.56x = 430,162.28 × 168,472.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,712.56x = 72,470,368,462.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,470,368,462.12/311,712.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,491.01

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