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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,862.12, 357,339.95 and 174,028.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,862.12, 357,339.95 and 174,028.39 is: 240,233.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,862.12 : 357,339.95 = 174,028.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,862.12/357,339.95 = 174,028.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,862.12x = 357,339.95 × 174,028.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,862.12x = 62,187,296,181.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,187,296,181.18/258,862.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,233.28

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