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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,428.89, 420,105.57 and 168,462.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,428.89, 420,105.57 and 168,462.74 is: 232,475.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,428.89 : 420,105.57 = 168,462.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,428.89/420,105.57 = 168,462.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,428.89x = 420,105.57 × 168,462.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,428.89x = 70,772,136,461.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,772,136,461.73/304,428.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,475.10

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