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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,668.08, 423,201.92 and 170,699.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,668.08, 423,201.92 and 170,699.10 is: 235,564.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,668.08 : 423,201.92 = 170,699.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,668.08/423,201.92 = 170,699.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,668.08x = 423,201.92 × 170,699.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,668.08x = 72,240,184,421.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,240,184,421.77/306,668.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,564.74

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