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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,355.69, 422,763.46 and 170,389.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,355.69, 422,763.46 and 170,389.23 is: 235,133.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,355.69 : 422,763.46 = 170,389.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,355.69/422,763.46 = 170,389.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,355.69x = 422,763.46 × 170,389.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,355.69x = 72,034,340,421.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,034,340,421.54/306,355.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,133.03

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