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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,282.92, 358,108.37 and 173,091.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,282.92, 358,108.37 and 173,091.84 is: 239,065.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,282.92 : 358,108.37 = 173,091.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,282.92/358,108.37 = 173,091.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,282.92x = 358,108.37 × 173,091.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,282.92x = 61,985,635,817.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,985,635,817.24/259,282.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,065.63

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