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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,087.78, 419,640.09 and 169,951.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,087.78, 419,640.09 and 169,951.78 is: 234,532.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,087.78 : 419,640.09 = 169,951.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,087.78/419,640.09 = 169,951.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,087.78x = 419,640.09 × 169,951.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,087.78x = 71,318,579,405.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,318,579,405.10/304,087.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,532.87

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