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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,891.92, 427,596.85 and 173,931.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,891.92, 427,596.85 and 173,931.60 is: 239,995.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,891.92 : 427,596.85 = 173,931.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,891.92/427,596.85 = 173,931.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,891.92x = 427,596.85 × 173,931.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,891.92x = 74,372,603,840.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,372,603,840.63/309,891.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,995.30

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