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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,568.69, 420,308.12 and 168,604.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,568.69, 420,308.12 and 168,604.91 is: 232,676.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,568.69 : 420,308.12 = 168,604.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,568.69/420,308.12 = 168,604.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,568.69x = 420,308.12 × 168,604.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,568.69x = 70,866,009,800.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,866,009,800.30/304,568.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,676.61

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