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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,814.88, 420,644.16 and 168,848.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,814.88, 420,644.16 and 168,848.82 is: 233,011.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,814.88 : 420,644.16 = 168,848.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,814.88/420,644.16 = 168,848.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,814.88x = 420,644.16 × 168,848.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,814.88x = 71,025,270,055.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,025,270,055.89/304,814.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,011.16

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