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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,131.24, 421,105.95 and 169,207.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,131.24, 421,105.95 and 169,207.75 is: 233,520.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,131.24 : 421,105.95 = 169,207.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,131.24/421,105.95 = 169,207.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,131.24x = 421,105.95 × 169,207.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,131.24x = 71,254,387,359.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,254,387,359.54/305,131.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,520.46

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