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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,787.83, 430,267.04 and 168,548.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,787.83, 430,267.04 and 168,548.14 is: 232,596.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,787.83 : 430,267.04 = 168,548.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,787.83/430,267.04 = 168,548.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,787.83x = 430,267.04 × 168,548.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,787.83x = 72,520,709,622.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,520,709,622.45/311,787.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,596.34

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