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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,875.04, 358,518.96 and 174,844.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,875.04, 358,518.96 and 174,844.48 is: 241,212.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,875.04 : 358,518.96 = 174,844.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,875.04/358,518.96 = 174,844.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,875.04x = 358,518.96 × 174,844.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,875.04x = 62,685,061,131.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,685,061,131.34/259,875.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,212.32

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