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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,427.24, 420,103.31 and 168,461.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,427.24, 420,103.31 and 168,461.10 is: 232,472.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,427.24 : 420,103.31 = 168,461.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,427.24/420,103.31 = 168,461.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,427.24x = 420,103.31 × 168,461.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,427.24x = 70,771,065,821.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,771,065,821.53/304,427.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,472.84

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