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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,467.52, 422,929.05 and 168,662.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,467.52, 422,929.05 and 168,662.31 is: 232,756.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,467.52 : 422,929.05 = 168,662.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,467.52/422,929.05 = 168,662.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,467.52x = 422,929.05 × 168,662.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,467.52x = 71,332,190,539.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,332,190,539.11/306,467.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,756.12

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