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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,827.70, 420,657.67 and 168,861.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,827.70, 420,657.67 and 168,861.24 is: 233,025.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,827.70 : 420,657.67 = 168,861.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,827.70/420,657.67 = 168,861.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,827.70x = 420,657.67 × 168,861.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,827.70x = 71,032,775,771.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,032,775,771.71/304,827.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,025.99

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