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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,758.05, 423,325.11 and 170,788.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,758.05, 423,325.11 and 170,788.47 is: 235,687.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,758.05 : 423,325.11 = 170,788.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,758.05/423,325.11 = 170,788.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,758.05x = 423,325.11 × 170,788.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,758.05x = 72,299,046,902.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,299,046,902.47/306,758.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,687.53

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