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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,001.34, 422,276.25 and 170,032.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,001.34, 422,276.25 and 170,032.82 is: 234,642.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,001.34 : 422,276.25 = 170,032.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,001.34/422,276.25 = 170,032.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,001.34x = 422,276.25 × 170,032.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,001.34x = 71,800,820,132.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,800,820,132.77/306,001.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,642.18

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