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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,058.61, 422,361.74 and 170,092.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,058.61, 422,361.74 and 170,092.14 is: 234,727.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,058.61 : 422,361.74 = 170,092.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,058.61/422,361.74 = 170,092.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,058.61x = 422,361.74 × 170,092.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,058.61x = 71,840,411,360.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,840,411,360.26/306,058.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,727.63

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