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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,134.39, 419,688.52 and 168,160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,134.39, 419,688.52 and 168,160.17 is: 232,051.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,134.39 : 419,688.52 = 168,160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,134.39/419,688.52 = 168,160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,134.39x = 419,688.52 × 168,160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,134.39x = 70,574,894,023.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,574,894,023.68/304,134.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,051.67

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