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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,589.58, 427,238.44 and 173,653.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,589.58, 427,238.44 and 173,653.70 is: 239,644.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,589.58 : 427,238.44 = 173,653.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,589.58/427,238.44 = 173,653.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,589.58x = 427,238.44 × 173,653.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,589.58x = 74,191,535,888.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,191,535,888.23/309,589.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,644.81

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