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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,321.36, 426,898.89 and 173,392.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,321.36, 426,898.89 and 173,392.02 is: 239,300.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,321.36 : 426,898.89 = 173,392.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,321.36/426,898.89 = 173,392.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,321.36x = 426,898.89 × 173,392.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,321.36x = 74,020,860,872.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,020,860,872.86/309,321.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,300.84

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