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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,933.76, 357,439.04 and 174,100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,933.76, 357,439.04 and 174,100 is: 240,332.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,933.76 : 357,439.04 = 174,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,933.76/357,439.04 = 174,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,933.76x = 357,439.04 × 174,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,933.76x = 62,230,136,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,230,136,864/258,933.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,332.26

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