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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,621.42, 420,363.84 and 168,645.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,621.42, 420,363.84 and 168,645.82 is: 232,723.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,621.42 : 420,363.84 = 168,645.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,621.42/420,363.84 = 168,645.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,621.42x = 420,363.84 × 168,645.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,621.42x = 70,892,604,495.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,892,604,495.15/304,621.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,723.64

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