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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,326.68, 426,900.78 and 173,383.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,326.68, 426,900.78 and 173,383.72 is: 239,286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,326.68 : 426,900.78 = 173,383.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,326.68/426,900.78 = 173,383.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,326.68x = 426,900.78 × 173,383.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,326.68x = 74,017,645,307.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,017,645,307.30/309,326.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,286.33

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