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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,951.63, 430,493.54 and 168,711.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,951.63, 430,493.54 and 168,711.67 is: 232,822.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,951.63 : 430,493.54 = 168,711.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,951.63/430,493.54 = 168,711.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,951.63x = 430,493.54 × 168,711.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,951.63x = 72,629,282,137.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,629,282,137.82/311,951.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,822.25

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