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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,194.12, 419,780.17 and 168,224.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,194.12, 419,780.17 and 168,224.45 is: 232,145.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,194.12 : 419,780.17 = 168,224.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,194.12/419,780.17 = 168,224.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,194.12x = 419,780.17 × 168,224.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,194.12x = 70,617,286,330.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,617,286,330.54/304,194.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,145.47

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