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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,284.06, 419,879.70 and 168,296.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,284.06, 419,879.70 and 168,296.40 is: 232,231.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,284.06 : 419,879.70 = 168,296.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,284.06/419,879.70 = 168,296.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,284.06x = 419,879.70 × 168,296.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,284.06x = 70,664,241,943.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,664,241,943.08/304,284.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,231.17

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