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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,964.43, 427,765.12 and 172,143.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,964.43, 427,765.12 and 172,143.99 is: 237,566.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,964.43 : 427,765.12 = 172,143.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,964.43/427,765.12 = 172,143.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,964.43x = 427,765.12 × 172,143.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,964.43x = 73,637,194,539.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,637,194,539.63/309,964.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,566.60

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