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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,806.89, 420,636.89 and 168,842.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,806.89, 420,636.89 and 168,842.92 is: 233,005.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,806.89 : 420,636.89 = 168,842.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,806.89/420,636.89 = 168,842.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,806.89x = 420,636.89 × 168,842.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,806.89x = 71,021,560,767.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,021,560,767.32/304,806.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,005.10

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