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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,664.99, 423,197.58 and 170,696.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,664.99, 423,197.58 and 170,696.02 is: 235,560.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,664.99 : 423,197.58 = 170,696.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,664.99/423,197.58 = 170,696.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,664.99x = 423,197.58 × 170,696.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,664.99x = 72,238,142,579.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,238,142,579.63/306,664.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,560.45

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