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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,098.93, 419,649.12 and 168,129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,098.93, 419,649.12 and 168,129.36 is: 232,014.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,098.93 : 419,649.12 = 168,129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,098.93/419,649.12 = 168,129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,098.93x = 419,649.12 × 168,129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,098.93x = 70,555,337,970.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,555,337,970.16/304,098.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,014.42

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