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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,636.01, 427,263.53 and 173,641.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,636.01, 427,263.53 and 173,641.97 is: 239,606.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,636.01 : 427,263.53 = 173,641.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,636.01/427,263.53 = 173,641.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,636.01x = 427,263.53 × 173,641.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,636.01x = 74,190,882,126.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,190,882,126.51/309,636.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,606.76

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