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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,312.72, 426,852.36 and 175,176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,312.72, 426,852.36 and 175,176.72 is: 241,744.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,312.72 : 426,852.36 = 175,176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,312.72/426,852.36 = 175,176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,312.72x = 426,852.36 × 175,176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,312.72x = 74,774,596,349.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,774,596,349.06/309,312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,744.33

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