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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,343.76, 421,381.14 and 169,373.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,343.76, 421,381.14 and 169,373.27 is: 233,738.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,343.76 : 421,381.14 = 169,373.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,343.76/421,381.14 = 169,373.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,343.76x = 421,381.14 × 169,373.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,343.76x = 71,370,701,598.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,370,701,598.13/305,343.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,738.86

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