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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,973.92, 419,505.74 and 168,004.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,973.92, 419,505.74 and 168,004.95 is: 231,858.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,973.92 : 419,505.74 = 168,004.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,973.92/419,505.74 = 168,004.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,973.92x = 419,505.74 × 168,004.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,973.92x = 70,479,040,033.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,479,040,033.39/303,973.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,858.84

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