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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,328.08, 359,123.28 and 175,297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,328.08, 359,123.28 and 175,297.52 is: 241,823.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,328.08 : 359,123.28 = 175,297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,328.08/359,123.28 = 175,297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,328.08x = 359,123.28 × 175,297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,328.08x = 62,953,420,358.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,953,420,358.27/260,328.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,823.40

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