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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,785.18, 430,264.19 and 168,545.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,785.18, 430,264.19 and 168,545.22 is: 232,592.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,785.18 : 430,264.19 = 168,545.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,785.18/430,264.19 = 168,545.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,785.18x = 430,264.19 × 168,545.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,785.18x = 72,518,972,983.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,518,972,983.03/311,785.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,592.75

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