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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,436.18, 420,111.59 and 168,475.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,436.18, 420,111.59 and 168,475.85 is: 232,490.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,436.18 : 420,111.59 = 168,475.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,436.18/420,111.59 = 168,475.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,436.18x = 420,111.59 × 168,475.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,436.18x = 70,778,658,689.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,778,658,689.55/304,436.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,490.96

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