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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,962.67, 430,508.48 and 168,722.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,962.67, 430,508.48 and 168,722.73 is: 232,837.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,962.67 : 430,508.48 = 168,722.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,962.67/430,508.48 = 168,722.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,962.67x = 430,508.48 × 168,722.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,962.67x = 72,636,565,190.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,636,565,190.14/311,962.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,837.36

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