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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,528.12, 420,238.28 and 168,568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,528.12, 420,238.28 and 168,568 is: 232,618.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,528.12 : 420,238.28 = 168,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,528.12/420,238.28 = 168,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,528.12x = 420,238.28 × 168,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,528.12x = 70,838,726,383.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,838,726,383.04/304,528.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,618.01

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