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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,282.42, 358,107.68 and 173,091.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,282.42, 358,107.68 and 173,091.34 is: 239,064.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,282.42 : 358,107.68 = 173,091.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,282.42/358,107.68 = 173,091.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,282.42x = 358,107.68 × 173,091.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,282.42x = 61,985,338,195.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,985,338,195.49/259,282.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,064.95

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