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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,467.57, 420,166.02 and 168,510.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,467.57, 420,166.02 and 168,510.87 is: 232,545.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,467.57 : 420,166.02 = 168,510.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,467.57/420,166.02 = 168,510.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,467.57x = 420,166.02 × 168,510.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,467.57x = 70,802,541,574.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,802,541,574.64/304,467.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,545.43

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