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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,329.08, 359,124.66 and 175,298.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,329.08, 359,124.66 and 175,298.52 is: 241,824.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,329.08 : 359,124.66 = 175,298.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,329.08/359,124.66 = 175,298.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,329.08x = 359,124.66 × 175,298.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,329.08x = 62,954,021,393.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,954,021,393.50/260,329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,824.78

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