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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,263.56, 421,306.74 and 169,327.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,263.56, 421,306.74 and 169,327.74 is: 233,696.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,263.56 : 421,306.74 = 169,327.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,263.56/421,306.74 = 169,327.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,263.56x = 421,306.74 × 169,327.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,263.56x = 71,338,918,130.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,338,918,130.97/305,263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,696.15

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