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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,964.89, 423,624.32 and 170,998.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,964.89, 423,624.32 and 170,998.83 is: 235,985.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,964.89 : 423,624.32 = 170,998.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,964.89/423,624.32 = 170,998.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,964.89x = 423,624.32 × 170,998.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,964.89x = 72,439,262,224.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,439,262,224.55/306,964.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,985.50

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