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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,807.89, 420,638.27 and 168,843.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,807.89, 420,638.27 and 168,843.92 is: 233,006.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,807.89 : 420,638.27 = 168,843.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,807.89/420,638.27 = 168,843.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,807.89x = 420,638.27 × 168,843.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,807.89x = 71,022,214,408.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,022,214,408.82/304,807.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,006.48

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