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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,271.80, 388,907.70 and 243,525.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,271.80, 388,907.70 and 243,525.40 is: 365,288.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,271.80 : 388,907.70 = 243,525.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,271.80/388,907.70 = 243,525.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,271.80x = 388,907.70 × 243,525.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,271.80x = 94,708,903,205.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,708,903,205.58/259,271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,288.10

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