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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,059, 419,627.34 and 169,948.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,059, 419,627.34 and 169,948.92 is: 234,544.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,059 : 419,627.34 = 169,948.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,059/419,627.34 = 169,948.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,059x = 419,627.34 × 169,948.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,059x = 71,315,213,235.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,315,213,235.47/304,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,544.00

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