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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,229.28, 421,237.97 and 169,276.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,229.28, 421,237.97 and 169,276.23 is: 233,613.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,229.28 : 421,237.97 = 169,276.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,229.28/421,237.97 = 169,276.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,229.28x = 421,237.97 × 169,276.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,229.28x = 71,305,575,494.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,305,575,494.45/305,229.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,613.16

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