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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,505.68, 420,218.67 and 168,549

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,505.68, 420,218.67 and 168,549 is: 232,598.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,505.68 : 420,218.67 = 168,549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,505.68/420,218.67 = 168,549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,505.68x = 420,218.67 × 168,549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,505.68x = 70,827,436,609.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,827,436,609.83/304,505.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,598.08

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