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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,195.58, 358,938.36 and 174,158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,195.58, 358,938.36 and 174,158.22 is: 240,250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,195.58 : 358,938.36 = 174,158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,195.58/358,938.36 = 174,158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,195.58x = 358,938.36 × 174,158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,195.58x = 62,512,065,867.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,512,065,867.32/260,195.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,250.30

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