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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,479.62, 420,168.96 and 168,500.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,479.62, 420,168.96 and 168,500.85 is: 232,524.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,479.62 : 420,168.96 = 168,500.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,479.62/420,168.96 = 168,500.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,479.62x = 420,168.96 × 168,500.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,479.62x = 70,798,826,903.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,798,826,903.62/304,479.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,524.03

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