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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,701.13, 359,571.71 and 174,757.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,701.13, 359,571.71 and 174,757.04 is: 241,033.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,701.13 : 359,571.71 = 174,757.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,701.13/359,571.71 = 174,757.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,701.13x = 359,571.71 × 174,757.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,701.13x = 62,837,685,035.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,837,685,035.69/260,701.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,033.42

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