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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,481.44, 427,076.88 and 173,522.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,481.44, 427,076.88 and 173,522.16 is: 239,456.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,481.44 : 427,076.88 = 173,522.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,481.44/427,076.88 = 173,522.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,481.44x = 427,076.88 × 173,522.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,481.44x = 74,107,302,703.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,107,302,703.66/309,481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,456.37

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