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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,468.57, 420,167.40 and 168,511.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,468.57, 420,167.40 and 168,511.87 is: 232,546.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,468.57 : 420,167.40 = 168,511.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,468.57/420,167.40 = 168,511.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,468.57x = 420,167.40 × 168,511.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,468.57x = 70,803,194,287.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,803,194,287.04/304,468.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,546.81

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