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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,496.07, 390,297.25 and 174,946.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,496.07, 390,297.25 and 174,946.57 is: 262,119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,496.07 : 390,297.25 = 174,946.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,496.07/390,297.25 = 174,946.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,496.07x = 390,297.25 × 174,946.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,496.07x = 68,281,164,410.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,281,164,410.87/260,496.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,119.75

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