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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,663.41, 420,430.37 and 168,694.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,663.41, 420,430.37 and 168,694.44 is: 232,795.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,663.41 : 420,430.37 = 168,694.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,663.41/420,430.37 = 168,694.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,663.41x = 420,430.37 × 168,694.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,663.41x = 70,924,264,982.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,924,264,982.67/304,663.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,795.48

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