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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,934.76, 420,819.20 and 168,955.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,934.76, 420,819.20 and 168,955.99 is: 233,164.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,934.76 : 420,819.20 = 168,955.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,934.76/420,819.20 = 168,955.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,934.76x = 420,819.20 × 168,955.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,934.76x = 71,099,923,283.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,099,923,283.77/304,934.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,164.37

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