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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,617.93, 421,731.63 and 169,641.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,617.93, 421,731.63 and 169,641.19 is: 234,093.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,617.93 : 421,731.63 = 169,641.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,617.93/421,731.63 = 169,641.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,617.93x = 421,731.63 × 169,641.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,617.93x = 71,543,055,573.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,543,055,573.84/305,617.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,093.12

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