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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,621.81, 423,152.01 and 170,664.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,621.81, 423,152.01 and 170,664.44 is: 235,524.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,621.81 : 423,152.01 = 170,664.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,621.81/423,152.01 = 170,664.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,621.81x = 423,152.01 × 170,664.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,621.81x = 72,216,998,705.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,216,998,705.76/306,621.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,524.66

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