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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,014.78, 418,162.47 and 168,887.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,014.78, 418,162.47 and 168,887.42 is: 233,065.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,014.78 : 418,162.47 = 168,887.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,014.78/418,162.47 = 168,887.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,014.78x = 418,162.47 × 168,887.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,014.78x = 70,622,380,699.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,622,380,699.13/303,014.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,065.80

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