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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,206.57, 358,953.51 and 174,169.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,206.57, 358,953.51 and 174,169.18 is: 240,265.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,206.57 : 358,953.51 = 174,169.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,206.57/358,953.51 = 174,169.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,206.57x = 358,953.51 × 174,169.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,206.57x = 62,518,637,597.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,518,637,597.44/260,206.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,265.41

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