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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,620.07, 427,279.23 and 171,801.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,620.07, 427,279.23 and 171,801.50 is: 237,088.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,620.07 : 427,279.23 = 171,801.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,620.07/427,279.23 = 171,801.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,620.07x = 427,279.23 × 171,801.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,620.07x = 73,407,210,496.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,407,210,496.45/309,620.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,088.02

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