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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,806.08, 422,015.06 and 169,842.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,806.08, 422,015.06 and 169,842.42 is: 234,384.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,806.08 : 422,015.06 = 169,842.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,806.08/422,015.06 = 169,842.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,806.08x = 422,015.06 × 169,842.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,806.08x = 71,676,059,491.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,676,059,491.45/305,806.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,384.02

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