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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,676.72, 427,331.75 and 171,863.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,676.72, 427,331.75 and 171,863.04 is: 237,158.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,676.72 : 427,331.75 = 171,863.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,676.72/427,331.75 = 171,863.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,676.72x = 427,331.75 × 171,863.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,676.72x = 73,442,534,151.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,442,534,151.56/309,676.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,158.72

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