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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,335.74, 421,342.38 and 169,364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,335.74, 421,342.38 and 169,364.28 is: 233,711.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,335.74 : 421,342.38 = 169,364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,335.74/421,342.38 = 169,364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,335.74x = 421,342.38 × 169,364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,335.74x = 71,360,348,822.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,360,348,822.19/305,335.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,711.09

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