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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,272.94, 421,301.88 and 169,350.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,272.94, 421,301.88 and 169,350.74 is: 233,718.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,272.94 : 421,301.88 = 169,350.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,272.94/421,301.88 = 169,350.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,272.94x = 421,301.88 × 169,350.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,272.94x = 71,347,785,141.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,347,785,141.39/305,272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,718.01

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