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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,906.49, 430,431.26 and 168,666.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,906.49, 430,431.26 and 168,666.49 is: 232,759.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,906.49 : 430,431.26 = 168,666.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,906.49/430,431.26 = 168,666.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,906.49x = 430,431.26 × 168,666.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,906.49x = 72,599,329,810.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,599,329,810.48/311,906.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,759.92

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