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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,333.48, 419,992.74 and 168,365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,333.48, 419,992.74 and 168,365.20 is: 232,350.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,333.48 : 419,992.74 = 168,365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,333.48/419,992.74 = 168,365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,333.48x = 419,992.74 × 168,365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,333.48x = 70,712,161,668.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,712,161,668.65/304,333.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,350.91

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