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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,650.25, 423,174.11 and 170,682.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,650.25, 423,174.11 and 170,682.03 is: 235,539.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,650.25 : 423,174.11 = 170,682.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,650.25/423,174.11 = 170,682.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,650.25x = 423,174.11 × 170,682.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,650.25x = 72,228,216,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,228,216,138.24/306,650.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,539.40

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