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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,662.99, 423,194.82 and 170,694.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,662.99, 423,194.82 and 170,694.02 is: 235,557.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,662.99 : 423,194.82 = 170,694.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,662.99/423,194.82 = 170,694.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,662.99x = 423,194.82 × 170,694.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,662.99x = 72,236,822,953.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,236,822,953.00/306,662.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,557.69

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