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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,828.66, 430,324.59 and 168,589.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,828.66, 430,324.59 and 168,589.72 is: 232,654.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,828.66 : 430,324.59 = 168,589.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,828.66/430,324.59 = 168,589.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,828.66x = 430,324.59 × 168,589.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,828.66x = 72,548,299,142.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,548,299,142.64/311,828.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,654.37

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