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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,889.91, 427,630.11 and 173,911.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,889.91, 427,630.11 and 173,911.16 is: 239,987.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,889.91 : 427,630.11 = 173,911.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,889.91/427,630.11 = 173,911.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,889.91x = 427,630.11 × 173,911.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,889.91x = 74,369,648,481.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,369,648,481.03/309,889.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,987.32

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