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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,605.28, 423,135.99 and 170,650.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,605.28, 423,135.99 and 170,650.44 is: 235,509.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,605.28 : 423,135.99 = 170,650.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,605.28/423,135.99 = 170,650.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,605.28x = 423,135.99 × 170,650.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,605.28x = 72,208,342,873.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,208,342,873.34/306,605.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,509.13

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