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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,761.52, 430,232.88 and 168,521.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,761.52, 430,232.88 and 168,521.24 is: 232,560.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,761.52 : 430,232.88 = 168,521.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,761.52/430,232.88 = 168,521.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,761.52x = 430,232.88 × 168,521.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,761.52x = 72,503,378,426.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,503,378,426.37/311,761.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,560.38

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