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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,010.77, 422,286.42 and 170,041.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,010.77, 422,286.42 and 170,041.23 is: 234,652.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,010.77 : 422,286.42 = 170,041.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,010.77/422,286.42 = 170,041.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,010.77x = 422,286.42 × 170,041.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,010.77x = 71,806,102,269.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,806,102,269.10/306,010.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,652.21

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