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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,369.06, 358,224.55 and 174,338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,369.06, 358,224.55 and 174,338.50 is: 240,785.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,369.06 : 358,224.55 = 174,338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,369.06/358,224.55 = 174,338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,369.06x = 358,224.55 × 174,338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,369.06x = 62,452,330,710.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,452,330,710.18/259,369.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,785.58

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