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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,267.14, 421,293.87 and 169,344.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,267.14, 421,293.87 and 169,344.90 is: 233,709.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,267.14 : 421,293.87 = 169,344.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,267.14/421,293.87 = 169,344.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,267.14x = 421,293.87 × 169,344.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,267.14x = 71,343,968,285.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,343,968,285.76/305,267.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,709.95

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