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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,326.76, 357,969.32 and 174,493.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,326.76, 357,969.32 and 174,493.04 is: 240,866.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,326.76 : 357,969.32 = 174,493.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,326.76/357,969.32 = 174,493.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,326.76x = 357,969.32 × 174,493.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,326.76x = 62,463,154,873.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,463,154,873.53/259,326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,866.60

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