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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,847.88, 420,689.26 and 168,882.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,847.88, 420,689.26 and 168,882.09 is: 233,056.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,847.88 : 420,689.26 = 168,882.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,847.88/420,689.26 = 168,882.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,847.88x = 420,689.26 × 168,882.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,847.88x = 71,046,881,469.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,046,881,469.35/304,847.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,056.83

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