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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,033.10, 420,970.87 and 169,109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,033.10, 420,970.87 and 169,109.68 is: 233,385.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,033.10 : 420,970.87 = 169,109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,033.10/420,970.87 = 169,109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,033.10x = 420,970.87 × 169,109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,033.10x = 71,190,247,639.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,190,247,639.82/305,033.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,385.32

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