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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,751.01, 423,315.44 and 170,781.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,751.01, 423,315.44 and 170,781.44 is: 235,677.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,751.01 : 423,315.44 = 170,781.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,751.01/423,315.44 = 170,781.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,751.01x = 423,315.44 × 170,781.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,751.01x = 72,294,420,417.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,294,420,417.43/306,751.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,677.86

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