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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,214.91, 419,800.05 and 168,240.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,214.91, 419,800.05 and 168,240.92 is: 232,163.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,214.91 : 419,800.05 = 168,240.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,214.91/419,800.05 = 168,240.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,214.91x = 419,800.05 × 168,240.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,214.91x = 70,627,544,529.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,627,544,529.05/304,214.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,163.33

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