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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,949.32, 430,490.35 and 168,709.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,949.32, 430,490.35 and 168,709.37 is: 232,819.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,949.32 : 430,490.35 = 168,709.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,949.32/430,490.35 = 168,709.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,949.32x = 430,490.35 × 168,709.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,949.32x = 72,627,754,103.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,627,754,103.77/311,949.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,819.08

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