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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,304.95, 421,303.62 and 169,329.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,304.95, 421,303.62 and 169,329.14 is: 233,664.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,304.95 : 421,303.62 = 169,329.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,304.95/421,303.62 = 169,329.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,304.95x = 421,303.62 × 169,329.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,304.95x = 71,338,977,546.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,338,977,546.97/305,304.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,664.66

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