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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,332.68, 426,909.06 and 173,389.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,332.68, 426,909.06 and 173,389.72 is: 239,294.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,332.68 : 426,909.06 = 173,389.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,332.68/426,909.06 = 173,389.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,332.68x = 426,909.06 × 173,389.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,332.68x = 74,021,642,378.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,021,642,378.86/309,332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,294.61

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