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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,312.79, 421,316.76 and 169,334.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,312.79, 421,316.76 and 169,334.70 is: 233,673.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,312.79 : 421,316.76 = 169,334.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,312.79/421,316.76 = 169,334.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,312.79x = 421,316.76 × 169,334.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,312.79x = 71,343,547,159.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,343,547,159.57/305,312.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,673.63

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