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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,252.21, 421,248.04 and 169,306.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,252.21, 421,248.04 and 169,306.97 is: 233,643.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,252.21 : 421,248.04 = 169,306.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,252.21/421,248.04 = 169,306.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,252.21x = 421,248.04 × 169,306.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,252.21x = 71,320,226,741.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,320,226,741.33/305,252.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,643.61

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