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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,170.22, 421,132.83 and 169,204.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,170.22, 421,132.83 and 169,204.23 is: 233,500.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,170.22 : 421,132.83 = 169,204.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,170.22/421,132.83 = 169,204.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,170.22x = 421,132.83 × 169,204.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,170.22x = 71,257,456,227.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,257,456,227.87/305,170.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,500.69

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