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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,015.78, 418,163.85 and 168,888.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,015.78, 418,163.85 and 168,888.42 is: 233,067.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,015.78 : 418,163.85 = 168,888.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,015.78/418,163.85 = 168,888.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,015.78x = 418,163.85 × 168,888.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,015.78x = 70,623,031,927.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,623,031,927.62/303,015.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,067.18

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