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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,860.62, 357,337.88 and 174,026.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,860.62, 357,337.88 and 174,026.89 is: 240,231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,860.62 : 357,337.88 = 174,026.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,860.62/357,337.88 = 174,026.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,860.62x = 357,337.88 × 174,026.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,860.62x = 62,186,399,935.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,186,399,935.59/258,860.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,231.21

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