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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,521.30, 420,228.66 and 168,555.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,521.30, 420,228.66 and 168,555.51 is: 232,600.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,521.30 : 420,228.66 = 168,555.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,521.30/420,228.66 = 168,555.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,521.30x = 420,228.66 × 168,555.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,521.30x = 70,831,856,102.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,831,856,102.92/304,521.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,600.66

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