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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,866.67, 423,459.93 and 170,898.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,866.67, 423,459.93 and 170,898.15 is: 235,830.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,866.67 : 423,459.93 = 170,898.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,866.67/423,459.93 = 170,898.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,866.67x = 423,459.93 × 170,898.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,866.67x = 72,368,518,636.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,368,518,636.13/306,866.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,830.49

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