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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,811.24, 430,298.16 and 168,571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,811.24, 430,298.16 and 168,571.20 is: 232,627.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,811.24 : 430,298.16 = 168,571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,811.24/430,298.16 = 168,571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,811.24x = 430,298.16 × 168,571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,811.24x = 72,535,877,188.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,535,877,188.99/311,811.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,627.53

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