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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,147, 426,622.86 and 175,011

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,147, 426,622.86 and 175,011 is: 241,515.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,147 : 426,622.86 = 175,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,147/426,622.86 = 175,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,147x = 426,622.86 × 175,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,147x = 74,663,693,351.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,663,693,351.46/309,147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,515.18

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