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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,958.80, 430,503.14 and 168,718.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,958.80, 430,503.14 and 168,718.84 is: 232,832.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,958.80 : 430,503.14 = 168,718.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,958.80/430,503.14 = 168,718.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,958.80x = 430,503.14 × 168,718.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,958.80x = 72,633,990,397.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,633,990,397.16/311,958.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,832.00

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