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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,760.97, 420,571.44 and 168,791.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,760.97, 420,571.44 and 168,791.94 is: 232,933.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,760.97 : 420,571.44 = 168,791.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,760.97/420,571.44 = 168,791.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,760.97x = 420,571.44 × 168,791.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,760.97x = 70,989,069,266.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,989,069,266.19/304,760.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,933.60

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