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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,683, 424,617.12 and 173,547

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,683, 424,617.12 and 173,547 is: 239,503.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,683 : 424,617.12 = 173,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,683/424,617.12 = 173,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,683x = 424,617.12 × 173,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,683x = 73,691,027,324.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,691,027,324.64/307,683
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,503.08

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