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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,777.99, 430,254.26 and 168,538.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,777.99, 430,254.26 and 168,538.04 is: 232,582.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,777.99 : 430,254.26 = 168,538.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,777.99/430,254.26 = 168,538.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,777.99x = 430,254.26 × 168,538.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,777.99x = 72,514,208,694.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,514,208,694.14/311,777.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,582.83

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