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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,934.67, 420,819.07 and 168,955.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,934.67, 420,819.07 and 168,955.89 is: 233,164.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,934.67 : 420,819.07 = 168,955.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,934.67/420,819.07 = 168,955.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,934.67x = 420,819.07 × 168,955.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,934.67x = 71,099,862,367.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,099,862,367.81/304,934.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,164.25

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