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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,365.38, 358,219.46 and 174,334.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,365.38, 358,219.46 and 174,334.82 is: 240,780.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,365.38 : 358,219.46 = 174,334.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,365.38/358,219.46 = 174,334.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,365.38x = 358,219.46 × 174,334.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,365.38x = 62,450,123,724.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,450,123,724.34/259,365.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,780.50

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