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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,786.02, 417,863.37 and 168,650.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,786.02, 417,863.37 and 168,650.02 is: 232,747.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,786.02 : 417,863.37 = 168,650.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,786.02/417,863.37 = 168,650.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,786.02x = 417,863.37 × 168,650.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,786.02x = 70,472,665,707.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,472,665,707.77/302,786.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,747.42

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