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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,269.80, 388,904.70 and 243,523.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,269.80, 388,904.70 and 243,523.40 is: 365,285.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,269.80 : 388,904.70 = 243,523.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,269.80/388,904.70 = 243,523.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,269.80x = 388,904.70 × 243,523.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,269.80x = 94,707,394,819.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,707,394,819.98/259,269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,285.10

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