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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,987.12, 430,542.24 and 168,747.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,987.12, 430,542.24 and 168,747.16 is: 232,871.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,987.12 : 430,542.24 = 168,747.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,987.12/430,542.24 = 168,747.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,987.12x = 430,542.24 × 168,747.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,987.12x = 72,652,780,260.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,652,780,260.04/311,987.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,871.09

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