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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,989.08, 423,638.50 and 171,022.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,989.08, 423,638.50 and 171,022.84 is: 236,007.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,989.08 : 423,638.50 = 171,022.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,989.08/423,638.50 = 171,022.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,989.08x = 423,638.50 × 171,022.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,989.08x = 72,451,859,403.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,451,859,403.34/306,989.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,007.94

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