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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,038.96, 426,527.16 and 174,902.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,038.96, 426,527.16 and 174,902.96 is: 241,396.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,038.96 : 426,527.16 = 174,902.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,038.96/426,527.16 = 174,902.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,038.96x = 426,527.16 × 174,902.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,038.96x = 74,600,862,804.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,600,862,804.39/309,038.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,396.30

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