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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,235.48, 422,593.90 and 168,413.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,235.48, 422,593.90 and 168,413.22 is: 232,404.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,235.48 : 422,593.90 = 168,413.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,235.48/422,593.90 = 168,413.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,235.48x = 422,593.90 × 168,413.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,235.48x = 71,170,397,692.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,170,397,692.11/306,235.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,404.16

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