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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,580.66, 423,072.66 and 170,612.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,580.66, 423,072.66 and 170,612.44 is: 235,440.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,580.66 : 423,072.66 = 170,612.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,580.66/423,072.66 = 170,612.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,580.66x = 423,072.66 × 170,612.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,580.66x = 72,181,458,819.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,181,458,819.89/306,580.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,440.35

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