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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,759.95, 430,228.54 and 168,519.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,759.95, 430,228.54 and 168,519.99 is: 232,557.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,759.95 : 430,228.54 = 168,519.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,759.95/430,228.54 = 168,519.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,759.95x = 430,228.54 × 168,519.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,759.95x = 72,502,108,837.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,502,108,837.21/311,759.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,557.48

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