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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,573.20, 420,314.33 and 168,609.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,573.20, 420,314.33 and 168,609.40 is: 232,682.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,573.20 : 420,314.33 = 168,609.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,573.20/420,314.33 = 168,609.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,573.20x = 420,314.33 × 168,609.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,573.20x = 70,868,946,992.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,868,946,992.70/304,573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,682.81

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