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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,985.14, 430,539.52 and 168,745.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,985.14, 430,539.52 and 168,745.19 is: 232,868.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,985.14 : 430,539.52 = 168,745.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,985.14/430,539.52 = 168,745.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,985.14x = 430,539.52 × 168,745.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,985.14x = 72,651,473,104.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,651,473,104.91/311,985.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,868.38

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