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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,075.89, 419,622.53 and 168,115.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,075.89, 419,622.53 and 168,115.77 is: 231,998.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,075.89 : 419,622.53 = 168,115.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,075.89/419,622.53 = 168,115.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,075.89x = 419,622.53 × 168,115.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,075.89x = 70,545,163,899.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,545,163,899.72/304,075.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,998.54

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