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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,238.06, 421,271.55 and 169,302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,238.06, 421,271.55 and 169,302.24 is: 233,660.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,238.06 : 421,271.55 = 169,302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,238.06/421,271.55 = 169,302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,238.06x = 421,271.55 × 169,302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,238.06x = 71,322,217,063.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,322,217,063.27/305,238.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,660.96

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