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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,641.81, 420,421.32 and 168,690.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,641.81, 420,421.32 and 168,690.60 is: 232,801.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,641.81 : 420,421.32 = 168,690.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,641.81/420,421.32 = 168,690.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,641.81x = 420,421.32 × 168,690.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,641.81x = 70,921,124,723.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,921,124,723.59/304,641.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,801.68

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