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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,611.39, 420,350.04 and 168,635.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,611.39, 420,350.04 and 168,635.79 is: 232,709.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,611.39 : 420,350.04 = 168,635.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,611.39/420,350.04 = 168,635.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,611.39x = 420,350.04 × 168,635.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,611.39x = 70,886,061,071.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,886,061,071.93/304,611.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,709.82

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