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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,193.58, 358,935.60 and 174,156.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,193.58, 358,935.60 and 174,156.22 is: 240,247.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,193.58 : 358,935.60 = 174,156.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,193.58/358,935.60 = 174,156.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,193.58x = 358,935.60 × 174,156.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,193.58x = 62,510,867,319.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,510,867,319.43/260,193.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,247.54

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