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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,327.08, 359,121.90 and 175,296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,327.08, 359,121.90 and 175,296.52 is: 241,822.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,327.08 : 359,121.90 = 175,296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,327.08/359,121.90 = 175,296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,327.08x = 359,121.90 × 175,296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,327.08x = 62,952,819,325.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,952,819,325.79/260,327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,822.02

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