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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,269.85, 419,855.96 and 168,285.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,269.85, 419,855.96 and 168,285.43 is: 232,213.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,269.85 : 419,855.96 = 168,285.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,269.85/419,855.96 = 168,285.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,269.85x = 419,855.96 × 168,285.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,269.85x = 70,655,637,825.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,655,637,825.96/304,269.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,213.74

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