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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,660.80, 423,191.86 and 170,691.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,660.80, 423,191.86 and 170,691.82 is: 235,554.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,660.80 : 423,191.86 = 170,691.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,660.80/423,191.86 = 170,691.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,660.80x = 423,191.86 × 170,691.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,660.80x = 72,235,388,792.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,235,388,792.59/306,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,554.69

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