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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,992.28, 423,649.61 and 171,026.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,992.28, 423,649.61 and 171,026.57 is: 236,016.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,992.28 : 423,649.61 = 171,026.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,992.28/423,649.61 = 171,026.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,992.28x = 423,649.61 × 171,026.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,992.28x = 72,455,339,680.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,455,339,680.14/306,992.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,016.81

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