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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,438.03, 420,114.15 and 168,477.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,438.03, 420,114.15 and 168,477.71 is: 232,493.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,438.03 : 420,114.15 = 168,477.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,438.03/420,114.15 = 168,477.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,438.03x = 420,114.15 × 168,477.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,438.03x = 70,779,869,930.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,779,869,930.60/304,438.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,493.52

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