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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,938.51, 427,721.46 and 173,982.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,938.51, 427,721.46 and 173,982.26 is: 240,099.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,938.51 : 427,721.46 = 173,982.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,938.51/427,721.46 = 173,982.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,938.51x = 427,721.46 × 173,982.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,938.51x = 74,415,946,261.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,415,946,261.30/309,938.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,099.06

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