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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,348.08, 422,757.98 and 168,524.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,348.08, 422,757.98 and 168,524.03 is: 232,561.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,348.08 : 422,757.98 = 168,524.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,348.08/422,757.98 = 168,524.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,348.08x = 422,757.98 × 168,524.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,348.08x = 71,244,875,547.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,244,875,547.85/306,348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,561.85

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