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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,194.58, 358,936.98 and 174,157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,194.58, 358,936.98 and 174,157.22 is: 240,248.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,194.58 : 358,936.98 = 174,157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,194.58/358,936.98 = 174,157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,194.58x = 358,936.98 × 174,157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,194.58x = 62,511,466,592.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,511,466,592.00/260,194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,248.92

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