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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,539.29, 423,024.18 and 170,581.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,539.29, 423,024.18 and 170,581.99 is: 235,403.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,539.29 : 423,024.18 = 170,581.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,539.29/423,024.18 = 170,581.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,539.29x = 423,024.18 × 170,581.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,539.29x = 72,160,306,442.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,160,306,442.52/306,539.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,403.12

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