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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,927.39, 427,666.98 and 173,976.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,927.39, 427,666.98 and 173,976.29 is: 240,068.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,927.39 : 427,666.98 = 173,976.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,927.39/427,666.98 = 173,976.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,927.39x = 427,666.98 × 173,976.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,927.39x = 74,403,912,397.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,403,912,397.57/309,927.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,068.85

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