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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,443.46, 420,132.79 and 168,486.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,443.46, 420,132.79 and 168,486.79 is: 232,512.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,443.46 : 420,132.79 = 168,486.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,443.46/420,132.79 = 168,486.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,443.46x = 420,132.79 × 168,486.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,443.46x = 70,786,825,160.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,786,825,160.84/304,443.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,512.22

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