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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,906.36, 430,430.79 and 168,666.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,906.36, 430,430.79 and 168,666.41 is: 232,759.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,906.36 : 430,430.79 = 168,666.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,906.36/430,430.79 = 168,666.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,906.36x = 430,430.79 × 168,666.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,906.36x = 72,599,216,102.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,599,216,102.76/311,906.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,759.65

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