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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,722.99, 420,518.88 and 168,753.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,722.99, 420,518.88 and 168,753.96 is: 232,881.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,722.99 : 420,518.88 = 168,753.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,722.99/420,518.88 = 168,753.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,722.99x = 420,518.88 × 168,753.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,722.99x = 70,964,226,254.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,964,226,254.76/304,722.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,881.10

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