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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,904.96, 357,398.96 and 174,071.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,904.96, 357,398.96 and 174,071.20 is: 240,292.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,904.96 : 357,398.96 = 174,071.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,904.96/357,398.96 = 174,071.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,904.96x = 357,398.96 × 174,071.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,904.96x = 62,212,865,845.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,212,865,845.95/258,904.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,292.29

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