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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,273.94, 421,303.26 and 169,351.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,273.94, 421,303.26 and 169,351.74 is: 233,719.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,273.94 : 421,303.26 = 169,351.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,273.94/421,303.26 = 169,351.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,273.94x = 421,303.26 × 169,351.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,273.94x = 71,348,440,148.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,348,440,148.67/305,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,719.39

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