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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,174.73, 419,753.18 and 168,204.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,174.73, 419,753.18 and 168,204.89 is: 232,118.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,174.73 : 419,753.18 = 168,204.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,174.73/419,753.18 = 168,204.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,174.73x = 419,753.18 × 168,204.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,174.73x = 70,604,534,529.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,604,534,529.26/304,174.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,118.35

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