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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,268.80, 388,903.20 and 243,522.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,268.80, 388,903.20 and 243,522.40 is: 365,283.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,268.80 : 388,903.20 = 243,522.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,268.80/388,903.20 = 243,522.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,268.80x = 388,903.20 × 243,522.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,268.80x = 94,706,640,631.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,706,640,631.68/259,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,283.60

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