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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,363.69, 422,774.51 and 170,397.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,363.69, 422,774.51 and 170,397.23 is: 235,144.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,363.69 : 422,774.51 = 170,397.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,363.69/422,774.51 = 170,397.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,363.69x = 422,774.51 × 170,397.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,363.69x = 72,039,602,452.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,039,602,452.75/306,363.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,144.06

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