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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,363.50, 358,216.88 and 174,332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,363.50, 358,216.88 and 174,332.94 is: 240,777.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,363.50 : 358,216.88 = 174,332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,363.50/358,216.88 = 174,332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,363.50x = 358,216.88 × 174,332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,363.50x = 62,449,000,976.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,449,000,976.36/259,363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,777.91

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