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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,114.46, 357,387.61 and 171,741.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,114.46, 357,387.61 and 171,741.54 is: 236,877.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,114.46 : 357,387.61 = 171,741.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,114.46/357,387.61 = 171,741.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,114.46x = 357,387.61 × 171,741.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,114.46x = 61,378,298,518.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,378,298,518.32/259,114.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,877.17

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