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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,663.58, 423,200.52 and 170,699.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,663.58, 423,200.52 and 170,699.02 is: 235,567.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,663.58 : 423,200.52 = 170,699.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,663.58/423,200.52 = 170,699.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,663.58x = 423,200.52 × 170,699.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,663.58x = 72,239,914,027.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,239,914,027.49/306,663.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,567.31

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