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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,778.75, 417,834.69 and 168,642.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,778.75, 417,834.69 and 168,642.75 is: 232,727.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,778.75 : 417,834.69 = 168,642.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,778.75/417,834.69 = 168,642.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,778.75x = 417,834.69 × 168,642.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,778.75x = 70,464,791,167.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,464,791,167.00/302,778.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,727.00

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