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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,281.42, 358,106.30 and 173,090.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,281.42, 358,106.30 and 173,090.34 is: 239,063.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,281.42 : 358,106.30 = 173,090.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,281.42/358,106.30 = 173,090.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,281.42x = 358,106.30 × 173,090.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,281.42x = 61,984,740,357.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,984,740,357.69/259,281.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,063.56

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