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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,280.06, 419,874.18 and 168,292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,280.06, 419,874.18 and 168,292.40 is: 232,225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,280.06 : 419,874.18 = 168,292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,280.06/419,874.18 = 168,292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,280.06x = 419,874.18 × 168,292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,280.06x = 70,661,633,450.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,661,633,450.23/304,280.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,225.65

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