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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,995.92, 420,893.82 and 167,174.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,995.92, 420,893.82 and 167,174.75 is: 230,700.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,995.92 : 420,893.82 = 167,174.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,995.92/420,893.82 = 167,174.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,995.92x = 420,893.82 × 167,174.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,995.92x = 70,362,820,187.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,362,820,187.28/304,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,700.86

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