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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,664.22, 423,209.10 and 170,689.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,664.22, 423,209.10 and 170,689.54 is: 235,558.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,664.22 : 423,209.10 = 170,689.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,664.22/423,209.10 = 170,689.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,664.22x = 423,209.10 × 170,689.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,664.22x = 72,237,367,573.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,237,367,573.53/306,664.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,558.52

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