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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,367.38, 358,222.22 and 174,336.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,367.38, 358,222.22 and 174,336.82 is: 240,783.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,367.38 : 358,222.22 = 174,336.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,367.38/358,222.22 = 174,336.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,367.38x = 358,222.22 × 174,336.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,367.38x = 62,451,322,688.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,451,322,688.14/259,367.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,783.26

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