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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,511.70, 420,215.43 and 168,545.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,511.70, 420,215.43 and 168,545.91 is: 232,587.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,511.70 : 420,215.43 = 168,545.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,511.70/420,215.43 = 168,545.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,511.70x = 420,215.43 × 168,545.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,511.70x = 70,825,591,202.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,825,591,202.66/304,511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,587.42

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