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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,192.58, 358,934.22 and 174,155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,192.58, 358,934.22 and 174,155.22 is: 240,246.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,192.58 : 358,934.22 = 174,155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,192.58/358,934.22 = 174,155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,192.58x = 358,934.22 × 174,155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,192.58x = 62,510,268,049.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,510,268,049.63/260,192.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,246.16

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