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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,087.03, 419,639.05 and 169,951.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,087.03, 419,639.05 and 169,951.03 is: 234,531.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,087.03 : 419,639.05 = 169,951.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,087.03/419,639.05 = 169,951.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,087.03x = 419,639.05 × 169,951.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,087.03x = 71,318,088,775.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,318,088,775.72/304,087.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,531.83

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