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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,946.16, 430,484.41 and 168,705.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,946.16, 430,484.41 and 168,705.86 is: 232,813.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,946.16 : 430,484.41 = 168,705.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,946.16/430,484.41 = 168,705.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,946.16x = 430,484.41 × 168,705.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,946.16x = 72,625,244,059.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,625,244,059.07/311,946.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,813.39

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