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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,211.44, 421,194.15 and 169,237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,211.44, 421,194.15 and 169,237.44 is: 233,548.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,211.44 : 421,194.15 = 169,237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,211.44/421,194.15 = 169,237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,211.44x = 421,194.15 × 169,237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,211.44x = 71,281,819,688.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,281,819,688.98/305,211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,548.98

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