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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,225.60, 426,729.60 and 175,089.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,225.60, 426,729.60 and 175,089.60 is: 241,622.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,225.60 : 426,729.60 = 175,089.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,225.60/426,729.60 = 175,089.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,225.60x = 426,729.60 × 175,089.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,225.60x = 74,715,914,972.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,715,914,972.16/309,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,622.67

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