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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,846.88, 420,687.88 and 168,881.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,846.88, 420,687.88 and 168,881.09 is: 233,055.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,846.88 : 420,687.88 = 168,881.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,846.88/420,687.88 = 168,881.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,846.88x = 420,687.88 × 168,881.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,846.88x = 71,046,225,198.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,046,225,198.55/304,846.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,055.45

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