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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,140.43, 388,741.79 and 244,968.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,140.43, 388,741.79 and 244,968.67 is: 367,482.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,140.43 : 388,741.79 = 244,968.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,140.43/388,741.79 = 244,968.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,140.43x = 388,741.79 × 244,968.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,140.43x = 95,229,556,101.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,229,556,101.17/259,140.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,482.44

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