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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,117.76, 419,683.84 and 168,161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,117.76, 419,683.84 and 168,161.28 is: 232,063.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,117.76 : 419,683.84 = 168,161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,117.76/419,683.84 = 168,161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,117.76x = 419,683.84 × 168,161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,117.76x = 70,574,571,729.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,574,571,729.72/304,117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,063.30

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