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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,384.16, 426,854.28 and 173,399.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,384.16, 426,854.28 and 173,399.23 is: 239,237.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,384.16 : 426,854.28 = 173,399.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,384.16/426,854.28 = 173,399.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,384.16x = 426,854.28 × 173,399.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,384.16x = 74,016,203,474.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,016,203,474.20/309,384.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,237.21

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