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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,136.67, 422,473.67 and 168,321.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,136.67, 422,473.67 and 168,321.41 is: 232,286.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,136.67 : 422,473.67 = 168,321.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,136.67/422,473.67 = 168,321.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,136.67x = 422,473.67 × 168,321.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,136.67x = 71,111,364,030.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,111,364,030.59/306,136.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,286.34

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