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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,234.03, 419,839.36 and 168,257.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,234.03, 419,839.36 and 168,257.31 is: 232,193.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,234.03 : 419,839.36 = 168,257.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,234.03/419,839.36 = 168,257.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,234.03x = 419,839.36 × 168,257.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,234.03x = 70,641,041,345.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,641,041,345.72/304,234.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,193.10

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