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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,641.55, 423,114.79 and 170,671.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,641.55, 423,114.79 and 170,671.96 is: 235,499.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,641.55 : 423,114.79 = 170,671.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,641.55/423,114.79 = 170,671.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,641.55x = 423,114.79 × 170,671.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,641.55x = 72,213,830,936.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,213,830,936.51/306,641.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,499.17

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