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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,197.81, 421,173.89 and 169,241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,197.81, 421,173.89 and 169,241.34 is: 233,553.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,197.81 : 421,173.89 = 169,241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,197.81/421,173.89 = 169,241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,197.81x = 421,173.89 × 169,241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,197.81x = 71,280,033,516.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,280,033,516.61/305,197.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,553.56

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