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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,440, 424,267.20 and 173,304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,440, 424,267.20 and 173,304 is: 239,159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,440 : 424,267.20 = 173,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,440/424,267.20 = 173,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,440x = 424,267.20 × 173,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,440x = 73,527,202,828.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,527,202,828.80/307,440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,159.52

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