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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,730.13, 430,187.66 and 168,489.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,730.13, 430,187.66 and 168,489.73 is: 232,515.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,730.13 : 430,187.66 = 168,489.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,730.13/430,187.66 = 168,489.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,730.13x = 430,187.66 × 168,489.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,730.13x = 72,482,202,682.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,482,202,682.73/311,730.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,515.87

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