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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,761.72, 430,231.08 and 168,521.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,761.72, 430,231.08 and 168,521.68 is: 232,559.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,761.72 : 430,231.08 = 168,521.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,761.72/430,231.08 = 168,521.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,761.72x = 430,231.08 × 168,521.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,761.72x = 72,503,264,389.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,503,264,389.81/311,761.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,559.87

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