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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,422.63, 427,003.22 and 175,286.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,422.63, 427,003.22 and 175,286.63 is: 241,895.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,422.63 : 427,003.22 = 175,286.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,422.63/427,003.22 = 175,286.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,422.63x = 427,003.22 × 175,286.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,422.63x = 74,847,953,736.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,847,953,736.15/309,422.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,895.54

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