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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,910.36, 430,436.34 and 168,670.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,910.36, 430,436.34 and 168,670.44 is: 232,765.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,910.36 : 430,436.34 = 168,670.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,910.36/430,436.34 = 168,670.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,910.36x = 430,436.34 × 168,670.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,910.36x = 72,601,886,859.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,601,886,859.79/311,910.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,765.23

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