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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,036.96, 426,524.40 and 174,900.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,036.96, 426,524.40 and 174,900.96 is: 241,393.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,036.96 : 426,524.40 = 174,900.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,036.96/426,524.40 = 174,900.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,036.96x = 426,524.40 × 174,900.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,036.96x = 74,599,527,023.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,599,527,023.42/309,036.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,393.54

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