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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,337.55, 422,746.70 and 170,380.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,337.55, 422,746.70 and 170,380.26 is: 235,125.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,337.55 : 422,746.70 = 170,380.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,337.55/422,746.70 = 170,380.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,337.55x = 422,746.70 × 170,380.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,337.55x = 72,027,691,808.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,027,691,808.24/306,337.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,125.25

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