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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,991.64, 430,549.68 and 168,752.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,991.64, 430,549.68 and 168,752.68 is: 232,879.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,991.64 : 430,549.68 = 168,752.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,991.64/430,549.68 = 168,752.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,991.64x = 430,549.68 × 168,752.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,991.64x = 72,656,412,373.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,656,412,373.14/311,991.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,879.36

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