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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,525.12, 420,233.95 and 168,559.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,525.12, 420,233.95 and 168,559.33 is: 232,605.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,525.12 : 420,233.95 = 168,559.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,525.12/420,233.95 = 168,559.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,525.12x = 420,233.95 × 168,559.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,525.12x = 70,834,352,529.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,834,352,529.23/304,525.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,605.94

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