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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,345.12, 422,753.91 and 168,521.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,345.12, 422,753.91 and 168,521.09 is: 232,557.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,345.12 : 422,753.91 = 168,521.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,345.12/422,753.91 = 168,521.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,345.12x = 422,753.91 × 168,521.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,345.12x = 71,242,947,601.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,242,947,601.19/306,345.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,557.80

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