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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,976.82, 420,884.88 and 169,007.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,976.82, 420,884.88 and 169,007.94 is: 233,240.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,976.82 : 420,884.88 = 169,007.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,976.82/420,884.88 = 169,007.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,976.82x = 420,884.88 × 169,007.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,976.82x = 71,132,886,545.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,132,886,545.95/304,976.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,240.31

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