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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,256.96, 421,239.96 and 169,280.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,256.96, 421,239.96 and 169,280.24 is: 233,598.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,256.96 : 421,239.96 = 169,280.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,256.96/421,239.96 = 169,280.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,256.96x = 421,239.96 × 169,280.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,256.96x = 71,307,601,526.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,307,601,526.39/305,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,598.61

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