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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,377.63, 422,795.06 and 170,408.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,377.63, 422,795.06 and 170,408.66 is: 235,160.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,377.63 : 422,795.06 = 170,408.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,377.63/422,795.06 = 170,408.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,377.63x = 422,795.06 × 170,408.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,377.63x = 72,047,937,302.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,047,937,302.23/306,377.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,160.57

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