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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,436.03, 420,111.39 and 168,475.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,436.03, 420,111.39 and 168,475.71 is: 232,490.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,436.03 : 420,111.39 = 168,475.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,436.03/420,111.39 = 168,475.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,436.03x = 420,111.39 × 168,475.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,436.03x = 70,778,563,722.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,778,563,722.68/304,436.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,490.76

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