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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,268.14, 421,295.25 and 169,345.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,268.14, 421,295.25 and 169,345.90 is: 233,711.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,268.14 : 421,295.25 = 169,345.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,268.14/421,295.25 = 169,345.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,268.14x = 421,295.25 × 169,345.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,268.14x = 71,344,623,276.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,344,623,276.98/305,268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,711.33

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