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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,646.44, 427,346.22 and 173,693.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,646.44, 427,346.22 and 173,693.64 is: 239,716.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,646.44 : 427,346.22 = 173,693.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,646.44/427,346.22 = 173,693.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,646.44x = 427,346.22 × 173,693.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,646.44x = 74,227,320,492.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,227,320,492.04/309,646.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,716.37

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