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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,828.12, 420,657.30 and 168,861.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,828.12, 420,657.30 and 168,861.65 is: 233,026.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,828.12 : 420,657.30 = 168,861.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,828.12/420,657.30 = 168,861.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,828.12x = 420,657.30 × 168,861.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,828.12x = 71,032,885,762.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,032,885,762.55/304,828.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,026.03

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