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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,293.63, 418,542.32 and 167,328.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,293.63, 418,542.32 and 167,328.67 is: 230,911.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,293.63 : 418,542.32 = 167,328.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,293.63/418,542.32 = 167,328.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,293.63x = 418,542.32 × 167,328.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,293.63x = 70,034,129,744.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,034,129,744.31/303,293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,911.97

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