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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,611.08, 427,268.10 and 173,675.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,611.08, 427,268.10 and 173,675.20 is: 239,674.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,611.08 : 427,268.10 = 173,675.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,611.08/427,268.10 = 173,675.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,611.08x = 427,268.10 × 173,675.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,611.08x = 74,205,872,721.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,205,872,721.12/309,611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,674.47

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