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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,725.02, 430,180.42 and 168,485.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,725.02, 430,180.42 and 168,485.06 is: 232,509.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,725.02 : 430,180.42 = 168,485.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,725.02/430,180.42 = 168,485.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,725.02x = 430,180.42 × 168,485.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,725.02x = 72,478,973,874.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,478,973,874.53/311,725.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,509.32

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