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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,317.60, 419,970.64 and 168,349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,317.60, 419,970.64 and 168,349.20 is: 232,328.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,317.60 : 419,970.64 = 168,349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,317.60/419,970.64 = 168,349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,317.60x = 419,970.64 × 168,349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,317.60x = 70,701,721,267.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,701,721,267.49/304,317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,328.73

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