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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,960.12, 430,505.21 and 168,719.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,960.12, 430,505.21 and 168,719.99 is: 232,833.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,960.12 : 430,505.21 = 168,719.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,960.12/430,505.21 = 168,719.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,960.12x = 430,505.21 × 168,719.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,960.12x = 72,634,832,995.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,634,832,995.42/311,960.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,833.72

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