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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,059.38, 426,428.84 and 174,923.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,059.38, 426,428.84 and 174,923.38 is: 241,352.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,059.38 : 426,428.84 = 174,923.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,059.38/426,428.84 = 174,923.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,059.38x = 426,428.84 × 174,923.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,059.38x = 74,592,374,022.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,592,374,022.28/309,059.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,352.89

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