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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,160.58, 419,744.32 and 168,203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,160.58, 419,744.32 and 168,203.68 is: 232,122.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,160.58 : 419,744.32 = 168,203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,160.58/419,744.32 = 168,203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,160.58x = 419,744.32 × 168,203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,160.58x = 70,602,538,050.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,602,538,050.84/304,160.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,122.58

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