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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,184.90, 358,923.63 and 174,147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,184.90, 358,923.63 and 174,147.48 is: 240,235.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,184.90 : 358,923.63 = 174,147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,184.90/358,923.63 = 174,147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,184.90x = 358,923.63 × 174,147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,184.90x = 62,505,645,676.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,505,645,676.95/260,184.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,235.49

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