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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,911.36, 430,437.72 and 168,671.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,911.36, 430,437.72 and 168,671.44 is: 232,766.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,911.36 : 430,437.72 = 168,671.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,911.36/430,437.72 = 168,671.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,911.36x = 430,437.72 × 168,671.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,911.36x = 72,602,550,062.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,602,550,062.72/311,911.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,766.61

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