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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,950.31, 423,585.05 and 170,984.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,950.31, 423,585.05 and 170,984.07 is: 235,954.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,950.31 : 423,585.05 = 170,984.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,950.31/423,585.05 = 170,984.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,950.31x = 423,585.05 × 170,984.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,950.31x = 72,426,294,985.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,426,294,985.23/306,950.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,954.46

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