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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,867.82, 430,377.84 and 168,627.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,867.82, 430,377.84 and 168,627.96 is: 232,706.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,867.82 : 430,377.84 = 168,627.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,867.82/430,377.84 = 168,627.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,867.82x = 430,377.84 × 168,627.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,867.82x = 72,573,737,188.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,573,737,188.41/311,867.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,706.72

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