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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,155.31, 422,499.36 and 168,340.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,155.31, 422,499.36 and 168,340.02 is: 232,311.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,155.31 : 422,499.36 = 168,340.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,155.31/422,499.36 = 168,340.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,155.31x = 422,499.36 × 168,340.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,155.31x = 71,123,550,712.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,123,550,712.39/306,155.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,311.99

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