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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,662.91, 420,429.68 and 168,693.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,662.91, 420,429.68 and 168,693.94 is: 232,794.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,662.91 : 420,429.68 = 168,693.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,662.91/420,429.68 = 168,693.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,662.91x = 420,429.68 × 168,693.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,662.91x = 70,923,937,633.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,923,937,633.90/304,662.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,794.79

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