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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,871.46, 430,382.37 and 168,631.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,871.46, 430,382.37 and 168,631.42 is: 232,711.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,871.46 : 430,382.37 = 168,631.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,871.46/430,382.37 = 168,631.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,871.46x = 430,382.37 × 168,631.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,871.46x = 72,575,990,196.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,575,990,196.07/311,871.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,711.23

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