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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,411.57, 420,088.47 and 168,451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,411.57, 420,088.47 and 168,451.24 is: 232,462.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,411.57 : 420,088.47 = 168,451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,411.57/420,088.47 = 168,451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,411.57x = 420,088.47 × 168,451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,411.57x = 70,764,423,681.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,764,423,681.20/304,411.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,462.99

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