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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,243.17, 419,838.33 and 168,269.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,243.17, 419,838.33 and 168,269.18 is: 232,201.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,243.17 : 419,838.33 = 168,269.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,243.17/419,838.33 = 168,269.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,243.17x = 419,838.33 × 168,269.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,243.17x = 70,645,849,422.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,645,849,422.48/304,243.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,201.92

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