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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,671.08, 423,206.05 and 170,702.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,671.08, 423,206.05 and 170,702.10 is: 235,568.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,671.08 : 423,206.05 = 170,702.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,671.08/423,206.05 = 170,702.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,671.08x = 423,206.05 × 170,702.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,671.08x = 72,242,161,467.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,242,161,467.71/306,671.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,568.88

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