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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,276.27, 357,674.07 and 173,256.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,276.27, 357,674.07 and 173,256.37 is: 239,008.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,276.27 : 357,674.07 = 173,256.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,276.27/357,674.07 = 173,256.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,276.27x = 357,674.07 × 173,256.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,276.27x = 61,969,310,766.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,969,310,766.85/259,276.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,008.80

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