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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,996.71, 423,668.52 and 171,030.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,996.71, 423,668.52 and 171,030.57 is: 236,029.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,996.71 : 423,668.52 = 171,030.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,996.71/423,668.52 = 171,030.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,996.71x = 423,668.52 × 171,030.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,996.71x = 72,460,268,466.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,460,268,466.66/306,996.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,029.47

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