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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,234.40, 426,737.28 and 173,266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,234.40, 426,737.28 and 173,266.72 is: 239,104.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,234.40 : 426,737.28 = 173,266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,234.40/426,737.28 = 173,266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,234.40x = 426,737.28 × 173,266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,234.40x = 73,939,368,807.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,939,368,807.32/309,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,104.60

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