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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,511.59, 420,222.49 and 168,545.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,511.59, 420,222.49 and 168,545.80 is: 232,591.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,511.59 : 420,222.49 = 168,545.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,511.59/420,222.49 = 168,545.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,511.59x = 420,222.49 × 168,545.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,511.59x = 70,826,735,755.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,826,735,755.04/304,511.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,591.26

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