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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,504.68, 420,217.29 and 168,548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,504.68, 420,217.29 and 168,548 is: 232,596.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,504.68 : 420,217.29 = 168,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,504.68/420,217.29 = 168,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,504.68x = 420,217.29 × 168,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,504.68x = 70,826,783,794.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,826,783,794.92/304,504.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,596.70

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