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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,994.14, 430,553.13 and 168,755.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,994.14, 430,553.13 and 168,755.18 is: 232,882.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,994.14 : 430,553.13 = 168,755.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,994.14/430,553.13 = 168,755.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,994.14x = 430,553.13 × 168,755.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,994.14x = 72,658,070,952.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,658,070,952.71/311,994.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,882.81

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