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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,570.04, 427,211.52 and 173,634.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,570.04, 427,211.52 and 173,634.20 is: 239,617.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,570.04 : 427,211.52 = 173,634.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,570.04/427,211.52 = 173,634.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,570.04x = 427,211.52 × 173,634.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,570.04x = 74,178,530,505.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,178,530,505.98/309,570.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,617.92

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