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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,252.12, 419,882.72 and 168,285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,252.12, 419,882.72 and 168,285.52 is: 232,242.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,252.12 : 419,882.72 = 168,285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,252.12/419,882.72 = 168,285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,252.12x = 419,882.72 × 168,285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,252.12x = 70,660,181,874.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,660,181,874.21/304,252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,242.20

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