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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,643.13, 423,171.53 and 168,838.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,643.13, 423,171.53 and 168,838.08 is: 232,998.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,643.13 : 423,171.53 = 168,838.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,643.13/423,171.53 = 168,838.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,643.13x = 423,171.53 × 168,838.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,643.13x = 71,447,467,791.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,447,467,791.67/306,643.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,998.76

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