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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,425.32, 417,363.30 and 168,292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,425.32, 417,363.30 and 168,292.20 is: 232,252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,425.32 : 417,363.30 = 168,292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,425.32/417,363.30 = 168,292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,425.32x = 417,363.30 × 168,292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,425.32x = 70,238,987,956.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,238,987,956.26/302,425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,252.34

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