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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,113, 419,657.98 and 168,136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,113, 419,657.98 and 168,136.28 is: 232,018.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,113 : 419,657.98 = 168,136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,113/419,657.98 = 168,136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,113x = 419,657.98 × 168,136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,113x = 70,559,731,629.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,559,731,629.51/304,113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,018.14

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