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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,577.66, 423,068.52 and 170,609.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,577.66, 423,068.52 and 170,609.44 is: 235,436.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,577.66 : 423,068.52 = 170,609.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,577.66/423,068.52 = 170,609.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,577.66x = 423,068.52 × 170,609.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,577.66x = 72,179,483,278.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,179,483,278.83/306,577.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,436.21

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