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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,996.95, 423,668.87 and 171,030.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,996.95, 423,668.87 and 171,030.82 is: 236,029.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,996.95 : 423,668.87 = 171,030.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,996.95/423,668.87 = 171,030.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,996.95x = 423,668.87 × 171,030.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,996.95x = 72,460,433,389.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,460,433,389.42/306,996.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,029.82

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