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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,108.20, 359,252.58 and 175,090.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,108.20, 359,252.58 and 175,090.60 is: 241,829.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,108.20 : 359,252.58 = 175,090.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,108.20/359,252.58 = 175,090.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,108.20x = 359,252.58 × 175,090.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,108.20x = 62,901,749,783.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,901,749,783.75/260,108.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,829.17

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