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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,834.06, 430,330.89 and 168,594.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,834.06, 430,330.89 and 168,594.06 is: 232,659.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,834.06 : 430,330.89 = 168,594.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,834.06/430,330.89 = 168,594.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,834.06x = 430,330.89 × 168,594.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,834.06x = 72,551,231,888.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,551,231,888.51/311,834.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,659.74

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