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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,382.35, 420,060.03 and 168,414.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,382.35, 420,060.03 and 168,414.09 is: 232,418.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,382.35 : 420,060.03 = 168,414.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,382.35/420,060.03 = 168,414.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,382.35x = 420,060.03 × 168,414.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,382.35x = 70,744,024,755.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,744,024,755.45/304,382.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,418.29

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