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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,972.59, 420,891.48 and 169,035.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,972.59, 420,891.48 and 169,035.96 is: 233,285.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,972.59 : 420,891.48 = 169,035.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,972.59/420,891.48 = 169,035.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,972.59x = 420,891.48 × 169,035.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,972.59x = 71,145,795,377.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,145,795,377.62/304,972.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,285.87

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