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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,222.06, 422,605.44 and 170,257.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,222.06, 422,605.44 and 170,257.08 is: 234,965.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,222.06 : 422,605.44 = 170,257.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,222.06/422,605.44 = 170,257.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,222.06x = 422,605.44 × 170,257.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,222.06x = 71,951,568,206.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,951,568,206.52/306,222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,965.33

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