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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,241, 426,752.58 and 175,130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,241, 426,752.58 and 175,130.92 is: 241,680.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,241 : 426,752.58 = 175,130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,241/426,752.58 = 175,130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,241x = 426,752.58 × 175,130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,241x = 74,737,571,947.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,737,571,947.77/309,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,680.67

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