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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,982.06, 423,628.86 and 171,015.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,982.06, 423,628.86 and 171,015.82 is: 235,998.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,982.06 : 423,628.86 = 171,015.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,982.06/423,628.86 = 171,015.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,982.06x = 423,628.86 × 171,015.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,982.06x = 72,447,236,868.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,447,236,868.57/306,982.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,998.28

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