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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,847.27, 430,349.85 and 168,607.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,847.27, 430,349.85 and 168,607.32 is: 232,678.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,847.27 : 430,349.85 = 168,607.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,847.27/430,349.85 = 168,607.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,847.27x = 430,349.85 × 168,607.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,847.27x = 72,560,134,870.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,560,134,870.90/311,847.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,678.44

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