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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,247.81, 421,241.98 and 169,302.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,247.81, 421,241.98 and 169,302.58 is: 233,637.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,247.81 : 421,241.98 = 169,302.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,247.81/421,241.98 = 169,302.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,247.81x = 421,241.98 × 169,302.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,247.81x = 71,317,354,018.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,317,354,018.31/305,247.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,637.56

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