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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,243.87, 422,635.64 and 170,308.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,243.87, 422,635.64 and 170,308.19 is: 235,035.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,243.87 : 422,635.64 = 170,308.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,243.87/422,635.64 = 170,308.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,243.87x = 422,635.64 × 170,308.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,243.87x = 71,978,307,913.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,978,307,913.17/306,243.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,035.91

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