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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,950.26, 420,833.83 and 168,986.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,950.26, 420,833.83 and 168,986.47 is: 233,202.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,950.26 : 420,833.83 = 168,986.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,950.26/420,833.83 = 168,986.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,950.26x = 420,833.83 × 168,986.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,950.26x = 71,115,224,795.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,115,224,795.04/304,950.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,202.70

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