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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,960.46, 423,618.19 and 170,994.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,960.46, 423,618.19 and 170,994.36 is: 235,979.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,960.46 : 423,618.19 = 170,994.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,960.46/423,618.19 = 170,994.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,960.46x = 423,618.19 × 170,994.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,960.46x = 72,436,320,428.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,436,320,428.44/306,960.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,979.32

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