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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,111.70, 359,257.41 and 175,094.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,111.70, 359,257.41 and 175,094.10 is: 241,834.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,111.70 : 359,257.41 = 175,094.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,111.70/359,257.41 = 175,094.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,111.70x = 359,257.41 × 175,094.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,111.70x = 62,903,852,872.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,903,852,872.28/260,111.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,834.00

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