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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,860.12, 357,337.19 and 174,026.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,860.12, 357,337.19 and 174,026.39 is: 240,230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,860.12 : 357,337.19 = 174,026.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,860.12/357,337.19 = 174,026.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,860.12x = 357,337.19 × 174,026.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,860.12x = 62,186,101,188.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,186,101,188.44/258,860.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,230.52

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