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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,465.88, 420,156.90 and 168,491.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,465.88, 420,156.90 and 168,491.90 is: 232,515.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,465.88 : 420,156.90 = 168,491.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,465.88/420,156.90 = 168,491.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,465.88x = 420,156.90 × 168,491.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,465.88x = 70,793,034,379.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,793,034,379.11/304,465.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,515.49

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