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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,658, 360,003.29 and 175,627.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,658, 360,003.29 and 175,627.44 is: 242,564.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,658 : 360,003.29 = 175,627.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,658/360,003.29 = 175,627.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,658x = 360,003.29 × 175,627.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,658x = 63,226,455,336.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,226,455,336.14/260,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,564.80

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