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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,288.08, 357,690.34 and 173,268.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,288.08, 357,690.34 and 173,268.18 is: 239,025.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,288.08 : 357,690.34 = 173,268.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,288.08/357,690.34 = 173,268.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,288.08x = 357,690.34 × 173,268.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,288.08x = 61,976,354,431.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,976,354,431.97/259,288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,025.08

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