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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,835.99, 419,257.92 and 167,861.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,835.99, 419,257.92 and 167,861.83 is: 231,629.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,835.99 : 419,257.92 = 167,861.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,835.99/419,257.92 = 167,861.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,835.99x = 419,257.92 × 167,861.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,835.99x = 70,377,401,693.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,377,401,693.19/303,835.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,629.58

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