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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,409.94, 420,086.22 and 168,449.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,409.94, 420,086.22 and 168,449.61 is: 232,460.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,409.94 : 420,086.22 = 168,449.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,409.94/420,086.22 = 168,449.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,409.94x = 420,086.22 × 168,449.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,409.94x = 70,763,359,925.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,763,359,925.37/304,409.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,460.74

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