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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,305.45, 421,304.31 and 169,329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,305.45, 421,304.31 and 169,329.64 is: 233,665.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,305.45 : 421,304.31 = 169,329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,305.45/421,304.31 = 169,329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,305.45x = 421,304.31 × 169,329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,305.45x = 71,339,305,036.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,339,305,036.23/305,305.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,665.35

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