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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,281.71, 421,314.62 and 169,359.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,281.71, 421,314.62 and 169,359.42 is: 233,730.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,281.71 : 421,314.62 = 169,359.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,281.71/421,314.62 = 169,359.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,281.71x = 421,314.62 × 169,359.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,281.71x = 71,353,600,413.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,353,600,413.85/305,281.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,730.35

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