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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,284.07, 422,635.28 and 170,283.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,284.07, 422,635.28 and 170,283.87 is: 234,971.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,284.07 : 422,635.28 = 170,283.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,284.07/422,635.28 = 170,283.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,284.07x = 422,635.28 × 170,283.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,284.07x = 71,967,970,225.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,967,970,225.51/306,284.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,971.31

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