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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,395.75, 358,261.38 and 174,365.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,395.75, 358,261.38 and 174,365.19 is: 240,822.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,395.75 : 358,261.38 = 174,365.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,395.75/358,261.38 = 174,365.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,395.75x = 358,261.38 × 174,365.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,395.75x = 62,468,313,593.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,468,313,593.36/259,395.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,822.43

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