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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,239.14, 422,602.14 and 170,266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,239.14, 422,602.14 and 170,266.06 is: 234,962.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,239.14 : 422,602.14 = 170,266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,239.14/422,602.14 = 170,266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,239.14x = 422,602.14 × 170,266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,239.14x = 71,954,801,325.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,954,801,325.37/306,239.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,962.79

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