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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,298.73, 390,001.95 and 174,749.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,298.73, 390,001.95 and 174,749.35 is: 261,824.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,298.73 : 390,001.95 = 174,749.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,298.73/390,001.95 = 174,749.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,298.73x = 390,001.95 × 174,749.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,298.73x = 68,152,587,261.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,152,587,261.23/260,298.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,824.51

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