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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,452.81, 420,134.49 and 168,492.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,452.81, 420,134.49 and 168,492.47 is: 232,513.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,452.81 : 420,134.49 = 168,492.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,452.81/420,134.49 = 168,492.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,452.81x = 420,134.49 × 168,492.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,452.81x = 70,789,495,851.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,789,495,851.62/304,452.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,513.85

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