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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,365.28, 358,219.34 and 174,334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,365.28, 358,219.34 and 174,334.72 is: 240,780.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,365.28 : 358,219.34 = 174,334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,365.28/358,219.34 = 174,334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,365.28x = 358,219.34 × 174,334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,365.28x = 62,450,067,913.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,450,067,913.59/259,365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,780.37

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