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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,323.68, 426,896.64 and 173,380.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,323.68, 426,896.64 and 173,380.72 is: 239,282.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,323.68 : 426,896.64 = 173,380.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,323.68/426,896.64 = 173,380.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,323.68x = 426,896.64 × 173,380.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,323.68x = 74,015,646,808.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,015,646,808.78/309,323.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,282.19

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