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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,671.63, 423,202.32 and 170,705.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,671.63, 423,202.32 and 170,705.38 is: 235,570.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,671.63 : 423,202.32 = 170,705.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,671.63/423,202.32 = 170,705.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,671.63x = 423,202.32 × 170,705.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,671.63x = 72,242,912,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,242,912,852.48/306,671.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,570.90

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