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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,522.83, 420,230.78 and 168,557.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,522.83, 420,230.78 and 168,557.04 is: 232,602.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,522.83 : 420,230.78 = 168,557.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,522.83/420,230.78 = 168,557.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,522.83x = 420,230.78 × 168,557.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,522.83x = 70,832,855,550.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,832,855,550.91/304,522.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,602.78

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