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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,898.46, 430,420.02 and 168,658.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,898.46, 430,420.02 and 168,658.60 is: 232,748.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,898.46 : 430,420.02 = 168,658.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,898.46/430,420.02 = 168,658.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,898.46x = 430,420.02 × 168,658.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,898.46x = 72,594,037,985.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,594,037,985.17/311,898.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,748.95

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