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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,835.04, 358,463.88 and 174,804.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,835.04, 358,463.88 and 174,804.48 is: 241,157.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,835.04 : 358,463.88 = 174,804.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,835.04/358,463.88 = 174,804.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,835.04x = 358,463.88 × 174,804.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,835.04x = 62,661,092,142.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,661,092,142.18/259,835.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,157.21

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