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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,289.76, 357,918.28 and 174,456.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,289.76, 357,918.28 and 174,456.02 is: 240,815.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,289.76 : 357,918.28 = 174,456.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,289.76/357,918.28 = 174,456.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,289.76x = 357,918.28 × 174,456.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,289.76x = 62,440,998,614.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,440,998,614.05/259,289.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,815.52

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