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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,912.36, 430,439.10 and 168,672.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,912.36, 430,439.10 and 168,672.44 is: 232,767.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,912.36 : 430,439.10 = 168,672.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,912.36/430,439.10 = 168,672.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,912.36x = 430,439.10 × 168,672.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,912.36x = 72,603,213,268.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,603,213,268.40/311,912.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,767.99

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