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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,990.09, 423,613.44 and 170,997.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,990.09, 423,613.44 and 170,997.84 is: 235,958.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,990.09 : 423,613.44 = 170,997.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,990.09/423,613.44 = 170,997.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,990.09x = 423,613.44 × 170,997.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,990.09x = 72,436,983,234.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,436,983,234.97/306,990.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,958.70

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