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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,752.22, 430,217.97 and 168,512.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,752.22, 430,217.97 and 168,512.18 is: 232,546.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,752.22 : 430,217.97 = 168,512.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,752.22/430,217.97 = 168,512.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,752.22x = 430,217.97 × 168,512.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,752.22x = 72,496,967,999.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,496,967,999.87/311,752.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,546.76

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