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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,659.80, 423,190.49 and 170,690.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,659.80, 423,190.49 and 170,690.82 is: 235,553.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,659.80 : 423,190.49 = 170,690.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,659.80/423,190.49 = 170,690.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,659.80x = 423,190.49 × 170,690.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,659.80x = 72,234,728,784.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,234,728,784.90/306,659.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,553.31

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