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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,955.76, 420,841.44 and 168,991.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,955.76, 420,841.44 and 168,991.98 is: 233,210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,955.76 : 420,841.44 = 168,991.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,955.76/420,841.44 = 168,991.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,955.76x = 420,841.44 × 168,991.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,955.76x = 71,118,825,262.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,118,825,262.48/304,955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,210.31

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