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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,835.89, 420,673.45 and 168,878.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,835.89, 420,673.45 and 168,878.67 is: 233,052.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,835.89 : 420,673.45 = 168,878.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,835.89/420,673.45 = 168,878.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,835.89x = 420,673.45 × 168,878.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,835.89x = 71,042,772,740.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,042,772,740.31/304,835.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,052.52

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