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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,726.04, 430,181.80 and 168,486.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,726.04, 430,181.80 and 168,486.08 is: 232,510.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,726.04 : 430,181.80 = 168,486.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,726.04/430,181.80 = 168,486.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,726.04x = 430,181.80 × 168,486.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,726.04x = 72,479,645,169.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,479,645,169.34/311,726.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,510.72

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