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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,958.99, 430,503.66 and 168,718.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,958.99, 430,503.66 and 168,718.86 is: 232,832.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,958.99 : 430,503.66 = 168,718.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,958.99/430,503.66 = 168,718.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,958.99x = 430,503.66 × 168,718.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,958.99x = 72,634,086,741.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,634,086,741.03/311,958.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,832.16

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