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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,894, 419,373.72 and 169,758

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,894, 419,373.72 and 169,758 is: 234,266.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,894 : 419,373.72 = 169,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,894/419,373.72 = 169,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,894x = 419,373.72 × 169,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,894x = 71,192,043,959.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,192,043,959.76/303,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,266.04

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