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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,046.30, 420,989.10 and 169,122.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,046.30, 420,989.10 and 169,122.89 is: 233,403.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,046.30 : 420,989.10 = 169,122.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,046.30/420,989.10 = 169,122.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,046.30x = 420,989.10 × 169,122.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,046.30x = 71,198,891,145.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,198,891,145.55/305,046.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,403.56

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