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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,196.07, 419,782.98 and 168,237.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,196.07, 419,782.98 and 168,237.57 is: 232,163.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,196.07 : 419,782.98 = 168,237.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,196.07/419,782.98 = 168,237.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,196.07x = 419,782.98 × 168,237.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,196.07x = 70,623,268,482.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,623,268,482.56/304,196.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,163.65

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