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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,060.96, 426,475.44 and 174,924.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,060.96, 426,475.44 and 174,924.96 is: 241,380.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,060.96 : 426,475.44 = 174,924.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,060.96/426,475.44 = 174,924.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,060.96x = 426,475.44 × 174,924.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,060.96x = 74,601,199,282.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,601,199,282.98/309,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,380.21

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