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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,241.67, 419,837.02 and 168,267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,241.67, 419,837.02 and 168,267.68 is: 232,200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,241.67 : 419,837.02 = 168,267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,241.67/419,837.02 = 168,267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,241.67x = 419,837.02 × 168,267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,241.67x = 70,645,001,334.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,645,001,334.55/304,241.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,200.28

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