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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,769.88, 417,817.02 and 168,631

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,769.88, 417,817.02 and 168,631 is: 232,707.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,769.88 : 417,817.02 = 168,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,769.88/417,817.02 = 168,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,769.88x = 417,817.02 × 168,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,769.88x = 70,456,901,899.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,456,901,899.62/302,769.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,707.76

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