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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,191.14, 422,546.02 and 168,372.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,191.14, 422,546.02 and 168,372.47 is: 232,355.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,191.14 : 422,546.02 = 168,372.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,191.14/422,546.02 = 168,372.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,191.14x = 422,546.02 × 168,372.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,191.14x = 71,145,117,711.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,145,117,711.50/306,191.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,355.25

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