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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,277.82, 421,304.86 and 169,324.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,277.82, 421,304.86 and 169,324.72 is: 233,680.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,277.82 : 421,304.86 = 169,324.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,277.82/421,304.86 = 169,324.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,277.82x = 421,304.86 × 169,324.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,277.82x = 71,337,327,454.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,337,327,454.14/305,277.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,680.02

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