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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,524.56, 420,233.12 and 168,558.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,524.56, 420,233.12 and 168,558.76 is: 232,605.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,524.56 : 420,233.12 = 168,558.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,524.56/420,233.12 = 168,558.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,524.56x = 420,233.12 × 168,558.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,524.56x = 70,833,973,618.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,833,973,618.13/304,524.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,605.13

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