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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,358.61, 426,926.59 and 173,395.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,358.61, 426,926.59 and 173,395.04 is: 239,291.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,358.61 : 426,926.59 = 173,395.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,358.61/426,926.59 = 173,395.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,358.61x = 426,926.59 × 173,395.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,358.61x = 74,026,953,150.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,026,953,150.11/309,358.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,291.72

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