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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,869.82, 430,380.60 and 168,629.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,869.82, 430,380.60 and 168,629.96 is: 232,709.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,869.82 : 430,380.60 = 168,629.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,869.82/430,380.60 = 168,629.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,869.82x = 430,380.60 × 168,629.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,869.82x = 72,575,063,362.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,575,063,362.78/311,869.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,709.48

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