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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,852.01, 420,653.66 and 168,852.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,852.01, 420,653.66 and 168,852.20 is: 232,992.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,852.01 : 420,653.66 = 168,852.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,852.01/420,653.66 = 168,852.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,852.01x = 420,653.66 × 168,852.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,852.01x = 71,028,292,981.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,028,292,981.52/304,852.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,992.70

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