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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,367.06, 358,221.79 and 174,336.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,367.06, 358,221.79 and 174,336.50 is: 240,782.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,367.06 : 358,221.79 = 174,336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,367.06/358,221.79 = 174,336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,367.06x = 358,221.79 × 174,336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,367.06x = 62,451,134,205.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,451,134,205.81/259,367.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,782.83

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