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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,257.17, 419,873.01 and 168,288.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,257.17, 419,873.01 and 168,288.68 is: 232,237.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,257.17 : 419,873.01 = 168,288.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,257.17/419,873.01 = 168,288.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,257.17x = 419,873.01 × 168,288.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,257.17x = 70,659,874,620.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,659,874,620.53/304,257.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,237.34

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