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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,955.48, 430,498.85 and 168,715.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,955.48, 430,498.85 and 168,715.52 is: 232,827.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,955.48 : 430,498.85 = 168,715.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,955.48/430,498.85 = 168,715.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,955.48x = 430,498.85 × 168,715.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,955.48x = 72,631,834,341.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,631,834,341.08/311,955.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,827.56

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