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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,901.24, 430,423.30 and 168,660.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,901.24, 430,423.30 and 168,660.92 is: 232,751.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,901.24 : 430,423.30 = 168,660.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,901.24/430,423.30 = 168,660.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,901.24x = 430,423.30 × 168,660.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,901.24x = 72,595,589,767.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,595,589,767.44/311,901.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,751.85

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