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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,329.37, 426,879.57 and 173,393.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,329.37, 426,879.57 and 173,393.55 is: 239,285.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,329.37 : 426,879.57 = 173,393.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,329.37/426,879.57 = 173,393.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,329.37x = 426,879.57 × 173,393.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,329.37x = 74,018,161,930.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,018,161,930.38/309,329.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,285.92

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