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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,455.13, 420,139.38 and 168,494.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,455.13, 420,139.38 and 168,494.74 is: 232,517.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,455.13 : 420,139.38 = 168,494.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,455.13/420,139.38 = 168,494.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,455.13x = 420,139.38 × 168,494.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,455.13x = 70,791,275,596.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,791,275,596.86/304,455.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,517.93

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