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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,717.03, 430,169.60 and 168,477.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,717.03, 430,169.60 and 168,477.08 is: 232,498.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,717.03 : 430,169.60 = 168,477.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,717.03/430,169.60 = 168,477.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,717.03x = 430,169.60 × 168,477.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,717.03x = 72,473,718,112.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,473,718,112.77/311,717.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,498.42

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