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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,464.57, 420,161.88 and 168,507.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,464.57, 420,161.88 and 168,507.87 is: 232,541.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,464.57 : 420,161.88 = 168,507.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,464.57/420,161.88 = 168,507.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,464.57x = 420,161.88 × 168,507.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,464.57x = 70,800,583,454.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,800,583,454.00/304,464.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,541.29

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