Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,379.04, 421,423.59 and 169,413
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 305,379.04, 421,423.59 and 169,413 is: 233,790.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,379.04 : 421,423.59 = 169,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,379.04/421,423.59 = 169,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,379.04x = 421,423.59 × 169,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,379.04x = 71,394,634,652.67 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,394,634,652.67/305,379.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,790.23
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