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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,827.20, 420,657.03 and 168,860.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,827.20, 420,657.03 and 168,860.73 is: 233,025.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,827.20 : 420,657.03 = 168,860.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,827.20/420,657.03 = 168,860.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,827.20x = 420,657.03 × 168,860.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,827.20x = 71,032,453,165.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,032,453,165.43/304,827.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,025.32

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