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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,337.13, 421,371.99 and 169,366.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,337.13, 421,371.99 and 169,366.65 is: 233,729.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,337.13 : 421,371.99 = 169,366.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,337.13/421,371.99 = 169,366.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,337.13x = 421,371.99 × 169,366.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,337.13x = 71,366,360,769.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,366,360,769.99/305,337.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,729.72

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