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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,703.73, 427,411.76 and 173,747.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,703.73, 427,411.76 and 173,747.25 is: 239,782.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,703.73 : 427,411.76 = 173,747.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,703.73/427,411.76 = 173,747.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,703.73x = 427,411.76 × 173,747.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,703.73x = 74,261,617,048.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,261,617,048.92/309,703.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,782.77

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