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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,451.08, 420,127.50 and 168,482.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,451.08, 420,127.50 and 168,482.52 is: 232,497.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,451.08 : 420,127.50 = 168,482.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,451.08/420,127.50 = 168,482.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,451.08x = 420,127.50 × 168,482.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,451.08x = 70,784,139,921.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,784,139,921.30/304,451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,497.58

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