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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,131.82, 421,106.85 and 169,208.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,131.82, 421,106.85 and 169,208.40 is: 233,521.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,131.82 : 421,106.85 = 169,208.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,131.82/421,106.85 = 169,208.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,131.82x = 421,106.85 × 169,208.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,131.82x = 71,254,816,317.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,254,816,317.54/305,131.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,521.43

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