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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,947.13, 427,712.27 and 173,964.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,947.13, 427,712.27 and 173,964.33 is: 240,062.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,947.13 : 427,712.27 = 173,964.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,947.13/427,712.27 = 173,964.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,947.13x = 427,712.27 × 173,964.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,947.13x = 74,406,677,613.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,406,677,613.51/309,947.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,062.48

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