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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,962.96, 430,508.91 and 168,722.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,962.96, 430,508.91 and 168,722.97 is: 232,837.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,962.96 : 430,508.91 = 168,722.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,962.96/430,508.91 = 168,722.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,962.96x = 430,508.91 × 168,722.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,962.96x = 72,636,741,906.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,636,741,906.66/311,962.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,837.71

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