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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,277.39, 421,276.52 and 169,289.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,277.39, 421,276.52 and 169,289.39 is: 233,615.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,277.39 : 421,276.52 = 169,289.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,277.39/421,276.52 = 169,289.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,277.39x = 421,276.52 × 169,289.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,277.39x = 71,317,646,568.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,317,646,568.54/305,277.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,615.88

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