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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,836.54, 358,465.95 and 174,805.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,836.54, 358,465.95 and 174,805.98 is: 241,159.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,836.54 : 358,465.95 = 174,805.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,836.54/358,465.95 = 174,805.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,836.54x = 358,465.95 × 174,805.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,836.54x = 62,661,991,686.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,661,991,686.38/259,836.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,159.28

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