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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,934.76, 357,440.42 and 174,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,934.76, 357,440.42 and 174,101 is: 240,333.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,934.76 : 357,440.42 = 174,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,934.76/357,440.42 = 174,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,934.76x = 357,440.42 × 174,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,934.76x = 62,230,734,562.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,230,734,562.42/258,934.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,333.64

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