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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,477.53, 420,175.90 and 168,511.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,477.53, 420,175.90 and 168,511.74 is: 232,544.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,477.53 : 420,175.90 = 168,511.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,477.53/420,175.90 = 168,511.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,477.53x = 420,175.90 × 168,511.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,477.53x = 70,804,571,172.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,804,571,172.51/304,477.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,544.49

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