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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,737, 417,790.02 and 168,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,737, 417,790.02 and 168,601 is: 232,676.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,737 : 417,790.02 = 168,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,737/417,790.02 = 168,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,737x = 417,790.02 × 168,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,737x = 70,439,815,162.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,439,815,162.02/302,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,676.60

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