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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,389, 418,677 and 169,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,389, 418,677 and 169,253 is: 233,569.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,389 : 418,677 = 169,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,389/418,677 = 169,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,389x = 418,677 × 169,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,389x = 70,862,338,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,862,338,281/303,389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,569.24

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