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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,533.23, 420,249.83 and 168,559.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,533.23, 420,249.83 and 168,559.24 is: 232,608.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,533.23 : 420,249.83 = 168,559.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,533.23/420,249.83 = 168,559.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,533.23x = 420,249.83 × 168,559.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,533.23x = 70,836,991,954.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,836,991,954.93/304,533.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,608.42

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