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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,606.28, 423,137.37 and 170,651.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,606.28, 423,137.37 and 170,651.44 is: 235,510.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,606.28 : 423,137.37 = 170,651.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,606.28/423,137.37 = 170,651.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,606.28x = 423,137.37 × 170,651.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,606.28x = 72,209,001,508.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,209,001,508.31/306,606.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,510.51

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