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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,910.36, 427,679.46 and 173,941.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,910.36, 427,679.46 and 173,941.58 is: 240,041.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,910.36 : 427,679.46 = 173,941.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,910.36/427,679.46 = 173,941.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,910.36x = 427,679.46 × 173,941.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,910.36x = 74,391,241,440.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,391,241,440.80/309,910.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,041.16

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