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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,978.59, 430,529.99 and 168,738.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,978.59, 430,529.99 and 168,738.19 is: 232,858.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,978.59 : 430,529.99 = 168,738.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,978.59/430,529.99 = 168,738.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,978.59x = 430,529.99 × 168,738.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,978.59x = 72,646,849,333.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,646,849,333.30/311,978.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,858.45

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