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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,855.61, 423,459.56 and 170,891.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,855.61, 423,459.56 and 170,891.17 is: 235,829.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,855.61 : 423,459.56 = 170,891.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,855.61/423,459.56 = 170,891.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,855.61x = 423,459.56 × 170,891.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,855.61x = 72,365,499,024.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,365,499,024.66/306,855.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,829.16

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