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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,607.02, 427,262.58 and 173,671.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,607.02, 427,262.58 and 173,671.20 is: 239,669.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,607.02 : 427,262.58 = 173,671.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,607.02/427,262.58 = 173,671.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,607.02x = 427,262.58 × 173,671.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,607.02x = 74,203,204,983.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,203,204,983.70/309,607.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,669.00

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