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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,635.50, 419,017 and 169,499.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,635.50, 419,017 and 169,499.50 is: 233,909.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,635.50 : 419,017 = 169,499.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,635.50/419,017 = 169,499.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,635.50x = 419,017 × 169,499.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,635.50x = 71,023,171,991.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,023,171,991.50/303,635.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,909.32

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