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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,966.95, 419,461.34 and 167,993.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,966.95, 419,461.34 and 167,993.87 is: 231,824.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,966.95 : 419,461.34 = 167,993.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,966.95/419,461.34 = 167,993.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,966.95x = 419,461.34 × 167,993.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,966.95x = 70,466,930,884.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,466,930,884.71/303,966.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,824.32

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