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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,318.85, 419,972.36 and 168,350.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,318.85, 419,972.36 and 168,350.45 is: 232,330.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,318.85 : 419,972.36 = 168,350.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,318.85/419,972.36 = 168,350.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,318.85x = 419,972.36 × 168,350.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,318.85x = 70,702,532,851.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,702,532,851.95/304,318.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,330.45

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