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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,221.83, 358,996.14 and 174,208.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,221.83, 358,996.14 and 174,208.52 is: 240,334.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,221.83 : 358,996.14 = 174,208.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,221.83/358,996.14 = 174,208.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,221.83x = 358,996.14 × 174,208.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,221.83x = 62,540,184,440.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,540,184,440.13/260,221.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,334.12

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