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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,951.61, 423,606.33 and 170,985.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,951.61, 423,606.33 and 170,985.66 is: 235,967.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,951.61 : 423,606.33 = 170,985.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,951.61/423,606.33 = 170,985.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,951.61x = 423,606.33 × 170,985.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,951.61x = 72,430,607,998.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,430,607,998.99/306,951.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,967.51

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