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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,469.58, 420,168.78 and 168,512.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,469.58, 420,168.78 and 168,512.88 is: 232,548.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,469.58 : 420,168.78 = 168,512.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,469.58/420,168.78 = 168,512.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,469.58x = 420,168.78 × 168,512.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,469.58x = 70,803,851,203.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,803,851,203.89/304,469.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,548.19

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