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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,554.15, 427,178.07 and 173,585.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,554.15, 427,178.07 and 173,585.12 is: 239,543.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,554.15 : 427,178.07 = 173,585.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,554.15/427,178.07 = 173,585.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,554.15x = 427,178.07 × 173,585.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,554.15x = 74,151,753,538.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,151,753,538.50/309,554.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,543.72

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