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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,410.70, 426,979.07 and 171,588.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,410.70, 426,979.07 and 171,588.83 is: 236,788.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,410.70 : 426,979.07 = 171,588.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,410.70/426,979.07 = 171,588.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,410.70x = 426,979.07 × 171,588.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,410.70x = 73,264,836,920.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,264,836,920.89/309,410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,788.31

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