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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,131.79, 419,684.92 and 168,157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,131.79, 419,684.92 and 168,157.56 is: 232,048.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,131.79 : 419,684.92 = 168,157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,131.79/419,684.92 = 168,157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,131.79x = 419,684.92 × 168,157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,131.79x = 70,573,192,116.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,573,192,116.00/304,131.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,048.06

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