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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,271.02, 419,890.39 and 168,314.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,271.02, 419,890.39 and 168,314.95 is: 232,272.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,271.02 : 419,890.39 = 168,314.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,271.02/419,890.39 = 168,314.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,271.02x = 419,890.39 × 168,314.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,271.02x = 70,673,829,998.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,673,829,998.33/304,271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,272.63

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