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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,637.01, 427,264.91 and 173,642.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,637.01, 427,264.91 and 173,642.97 is: 239,608.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,637.01 : 427,264.91 = 173,642.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,637.01/427,264.91 = 173,642.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,637.01x = 427,264.91 × 173,642.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,637.01x = 74,191,547,949.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,191,547,949.18/309,637.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,608.14

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