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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,263.44, 421,288.77 and 169,341.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,263.44, 421,288.77 and 169,341.21 is: 233,704.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,263.44 : 421,288.77 = 169,341.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,263.44/421,288.77 = 169,341.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,263.44x = 421,288.77 × 169,341.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,263.44x = 71,341,550,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,341,550,706.24/305,263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,704.86

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