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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,715.03, 430,166.84 and 168,475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,715.03, 430,166.84 and 168,475.08 is: 232,495.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,715.03 : 430,166.84 = 168,475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,715.03/430,166.84 = 168,475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,715.03x = 430,166.84 × 168,475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,715.03x = 72,472,391,939.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,472,391,939.97/311,715.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,495.66

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