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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,376, 424,191.84 and 173,240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,376, 424,191.84 and 173,240 is: 239,078.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,376 : 424,191.84 = 173,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,376/424,191.84 = 173,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,376x = 424,191.84 × 173,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,376x = 73,486,994,361.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,486,994,361.60/307,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,078.50

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