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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,976.06, 423,620.58 and 171,009.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,976.06, 423,620.58 and 171,009.82 is: 235,990.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,976.06 : 423,620.58 = 171,009.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,976.06/423,620.58 = 171,009.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,976.06x = 423,620.58 × 171,009.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,976.06x = 72,443,279,134.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,443,279,134.10/306,976.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,990.00

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