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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,312.63, 419,963.79 and 168,344.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,312.63, 419,963.79 and 168,344.23 is: 232,321.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,312.63 : 419,963.79 = 168,344.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,312.63/419,963.79 = 168,344.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,312.63x = 419,963.79 × 168,344.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,312.63x = 70,698,480,855.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,698,480,855.43/304,312.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,321.88

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