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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,179.60, 426,571 and 173,195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,179.60, 426,571 and 173,195.18 is: 238,955.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,179.60 : 426,571 = 173,195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,179.60/426,571 = 173,195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,179.60x = 426,571 × 173,195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,179.60x = 73,880,041,127.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,880,041,127.78/309,179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,955.10

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