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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,759.34, 430,228.01 and 168,519.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,759.34, 430,228.01 and 168,519.38 is: 232,556.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,759.34 : 430,228.01 = 168,519.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,759.34/430,228.01 = 168,519.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,759.34x = 430,228.01 × 168,519.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,759.34x = 72,501,758,194.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,501,758,194.02/311,759.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,556.81

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