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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,050.88, 419,587.42 and 168,088.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,050.88, 419,587.42 and 168,088.36 is: 231,960.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,050.88 : 419,587.42 = 168,088.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,050.88/419,587.42 = 168,088.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,050.88x = 419,587.42 × 168,088.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,050.88x = 70,527,761,304.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,527,761,304.43/304,050.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,960.39

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