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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,225.02, 419,827.86 and 168,268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,225.02, 419,827.86 and 168,268.92 is: 232,209.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,225.02 : 419,827.86 = 168,268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,225.02/419,827.86 = 168,268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,225.02x = 419,827.86 × 168,268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,225.02x = 70,643,980,588.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,643,980,588.11/304,225.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,209.63

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