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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,482.62, 420,173.10 and 168,503.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,482.62, 420,173.10 and 168,503.84 is: 232,528.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,482.62 : 420,173.10 = 168,503.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,482.62/420,173.10 = 168,503.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,482.62x = 420,173.10 × 168,503.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,482.62x = 70,800,780,814.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,800,780,814.70/304,482.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,528.15

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