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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,625, 417,625.38 and 168,491.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,625, 417,625.38 and 168,491.88 is: 232,520.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,625 : 417,625.38 = 168,491.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,625/417,625.38 = 168,491.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,625x = 417,625.38 × 168,491.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,625x = 70,366,485,411.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,366,485,411.91/302,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,520.40

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