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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,951.08, 420,834.96 and 168,987.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,951.08, 420,834.96 and 168,987.29 is: 233,203.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,951.08 : 420,834.96 = 168,987.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,951.08/420,834.96 = 168,987.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,951.08x = 420,834.96 × 168,987.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,951.08x = 71,115,759,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,115,759,427.66/304,951.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,203.83

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