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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,064.10, 419,609.43 and 168,105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,064.10, 419,609.43 and 168,105.60 is: 231,986.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,064.10 : 419,609.43 = 168,105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,064.10/419,609.43 = 168,105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,064.10x = 419,609.43 × 168,105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,064.10x = 70,538,694,995.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,538,694,995.81/304,064.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,986.27

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