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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,365.47, 358,219.59 and 174,334.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,365.47, 358,219.59 and 174,334.91 is: 240,780.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,365.47 : 358,219.59 = 174,334.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,365.47/358,219.59 = 174,334.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,365.47x = 358,219.59 × 174,334.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,365.47x = 62,450,180,418.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,450,180,418.72/259,365.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,780.63

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