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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,246.48, 421,210.13 and 169,278.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,246.48, 421,210.13 and 169,278.05 is: 233,587.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,246.48 : 421,210.13 = 169,278.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,246.48/421,210.13 = 169,278.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,246.48x = 421,210.13 × 169,278.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,246.48x = 71,301,629,653.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,301,629,653.28/305,246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,587.07

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