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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,451.57, 420,132.75 and 168,491.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,451.57, 420,132.75 and 168,491.25 is: 232,512.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,451.57 : 420,132.75 = 168,491.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,451.57/420,132.75 = 168,491.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,451.57x = 420,132.75 × 168,491.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,451.57x = 70,788,691,581.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,788,691,581.60/304,451.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,512.16

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