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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,775.64, 430,250.39 and 168,535.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,775.64, 430,250.39 and 168,535.69 is: 232,579.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,775.64 : 430,250.39 = 168,535.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,775.64/430,250.39 = 168,535.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,775.64x = 430,250.39 × 168,535.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,775.64x = 72,512,545,183.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,512,545,183.63/311,775.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,579.25

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