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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,664.84, 423,197.44 and 170,695.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,664.84, 423,197.44 and 170,695.88 is: 235,560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,664.84 : 423,197.44 = 170,695.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,664.84/423,197.44 = 170,695.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,664.84x = 423,197.44 × 170,695.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,664.84x = 72,238,059,434.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,238,059,434.55/306,664.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,560.29

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