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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,554.51, 358,142.27 and 173,375.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,554.51, 358,142.27 and 173,375.30 is: 239,229.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,554.51 : 358,142.27 = 173,375.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,554.51/358,142.27 = 173,375.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,554.51x = 358,142.27 × 173,375.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,554.51x = 62,093,023,532.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,093,023,532.41/259,554.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,229.22

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