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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,005.18, 420,907.15 and 169,059.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,005.18, 420,907.15 and 169,059.55 is: 233,302.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,005.18 : 420,907.15 = 169,059.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,005.18/420,907.15 = 169,059.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,005.18x = 420,907.15 × 169,059.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,005.18x = 71,158,373,370.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,158,373,370.78/305,005.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,302.18

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