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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,274.81, 419,866.93 and 168,287.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,274.81, 419,866.93 and 168,287.15 is: 232,218.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,274.81 : 419,866.93 = 168,287.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,274.81/419,866.93 = 168,287.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,274.81x = 419,866.93 × 168,287.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,274.81x = 70,658,208,187.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,658,208,187.51/304,274.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,218.40

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