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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,274.56, 419,866.58 and 168,286.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,274.56, 419,866.58 and 168,286.90 is: 232,218.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,274.56 : 419,866.58 = 168,286.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,274.56/419,866.58 = 168,286.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,274.56x = 419,866.58 × 168,286.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,274.56x = 70,658,044,532.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,658,044,532.85/304,274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,218.05

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