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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,776.64, 430,251.77 and 168,536.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,776.64, 430,251.77 and 168,536.69 is: 232,580.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,776.64 : 430,251.77 = 168,536.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,776.64/430,251.77 = 168,536.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,776.64x = 430,251.77 × 168,536.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,776.64x = 72,513,209,182.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,513,209,182.44/311,776.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,580.64

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