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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,373.35, 420,047.58 and 168,405.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,373.35, 420,047.58 and 168,405.09 is: 232,405.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,373.35 : 420,047.58 = 168,405.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,373.35/420,047.58 = 168,405.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,373.35x = 420,047.58 × 168,405.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,373.35x = 70,738,150,514.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,738,150,514.18/304,373.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,405.86

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