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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,029.69, 422,294.08 and 170,055.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,029.69, 422,294.08 and 170,055.02 is: 234,660.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,029.69 : 422,294.08 = 170,055.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,029.69/422,294.08 = 170,055.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,029.69x = 422,294.08 × 170,055.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,029.69x = 71,813,225,258.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,813,225,258.54/306,029.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,660.98

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