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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,087.53, 419,639.74 and 169,951.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,087.53, 419,639.74 and 169,951.53 is: 234,532.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,087.53 : 419,639.74 = 169,951.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,087.53/419,639.74 = 169,951.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,087.53x = 419,639.74 × 169,951.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,087.53x = 71,318,415,861.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,318,415,861.80/304,087.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,532.52

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