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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,836.89, 420,674.83 and 168,879.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,836.89, 420,674.83 and 168,879.67 is: 233,053.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,836.89 : 420,674.83 = 168,879.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,836.89/420,674.83 = 168,879.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,836.89x = 420,674.83 × 168,879.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,836.89x = 71,043,426,467.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,043,426,467.71/304,836.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,053.90

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