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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,730.63, 430,188.35 and 168,490.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,730.63, 430,188.35 and 168,490.23 is: 232,516.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,730.63 : 430,188.35 = 168,490.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,730.63/430,188.35 = 168,490.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,730.63x = 430,188.35 × 168,490.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,730.63x = 72,482,533,192.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,482,533,192.37/311,730.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,516.56

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