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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,829.64, 420,659.36 and 168,863.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,829.64, 420,659.36 and 168,863.16 is: 233,028.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,829.64 : 420,659.36 = 168,863.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,829.64/420,659.36 = 168,863.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,829.64x = 420,659.36 × 168,863.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,829.64x = 71,033,868,813.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,033,868,813.18/304,829.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,028.09

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