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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,408.44, 388,901.34 and 174,107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,408.44, 388,901.34 and 174,107.25 is: 261,019.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,408.44 : 388,901.34 = 174,107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,408.44/388,901.34 = 174,107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,408.44x = 388,901.34 × 174,107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,408.44x = 67,710,542,828.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,710,542,828.72/259,408.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,019.04

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