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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,651.52, 427,324.08 and 173,715.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,651.52, 427,324.08 and 173,715.72 is: 239,730.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,651.52 : 427,324.08 = 173,715.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,651.52/427,324.08 = 173,715.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,651.52x = 427,324.08 × 173,715.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,651.52x = 74,232,910,230.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,232,910,230.54/309,651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,730.49

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