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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,425.75, 427,007.54 and 175,289.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,425.75, 427,007.54 and 175,289.75 is: 241,899.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,425.75 : 427,007.54 = 175,289.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,425.75/427,007.54 = 175,289.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,425.75x = 427,007.54 × 175,289.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,425.75x = 74,850,044,934.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,850,044,934.72/309,425.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,899.86

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