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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,938.76, 357,445.94 and 174,105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,938.76, 357,445.94 and 174,105 is: 240,339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,938.76 : 357,445.94 = 174,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,938.76/357,445.94 = 174,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,938.76x = 357,445.94 × 174,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,938.76x = 62,233,125,383.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,233,125,383.70/258,938.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,339.17

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