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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,335.68, 426,913.20 and 173,392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,335.68, 426,913.20 and 173,392.72 is: 239,298.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,335.68 : 426,913.20 = 173,392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,335.68/426,913.20 = 173,392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,335.68x = 426,913.20 × 173,392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,335.68x = 74,023,640,951.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,023,640,951.90/309,335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,298.75

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