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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,663.99, 423,196.20 and 170,695.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,663.99, 423,196.20 and 170,695.02 is: 235,559.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,663.99 : 423,196.20 = 170,695.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,663.99/423,196.20 = 170,695.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,663.99x = 423,196.20 × 170,695.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,663.99x = 72,237,483,822.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,237,483,822.92/306,663.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,559.07

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