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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,855.96, 430,360.94 and 168,615.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,855.96, 430,360.94 and 168,615.66 is: 232,689.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,855.96 : 430,360.94 = 168,615.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,855.96/430,360.94 = 168,615.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,855.96x = 430,360.94 × 168,615.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,855.96x = 72,565,593,093.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,565,593,093.24/311,855.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,689.46

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