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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,244.87, 422,637.02 and 170,309.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,244.87, 422,637.02 and 170,309.19 is: 235,037.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,244.87 : 422,637.02 = 170,309.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,244.87/422,637.02 = 170,309.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,244.87x = 422,637.02 × 170,309.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,244.87x = 71,978,968,540.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,978,968,540.21/306,244.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,037.30

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