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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,652.97, 423,181.13 and 170,683.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,652.97, 423,181.13 and 170,683.99 is: 235,543.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,652.97 : 423,181.13 = 170,683.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,652.97/423,181.13 = 170,683.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,652.97x = 423,181.13 × 170,683.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,652.97x = 72,230,244,230.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,230,244,230.13/306,652.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,543.92

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