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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,003.97, 422,279.87 and 170,035.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,003.97, 422,279.87 and 170,035.44 is: 234,645.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,003.97 : 422,279.87 = 170,035.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,003.97/422,279.87 = 170,035.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,003.97x = 422,279.87 × 170,035.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,003.97x = 71,802,543,498.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,802,543,498.59/306,003.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,645.79

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