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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,903.63, 423,525.83 and 170,939.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,903.63, 423,525.83 and 170,939.19 is: 235,895.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,903.63 : 423,525.83 = 170,939.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,903.63/423,525.83 = 170,939.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,903.63x = 423,525.83 × 170,939.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,903.63x = 72,397,161,469.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,397,161,469.58/306,903.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,895.42

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