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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,272.30, 388,908.45 and 243,525.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,272.30, 388,908.45 and 243,525.90 is: 365,288.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,272.30 : 388,908.45 = 243,525.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,272.30/388,908.45 = 243,525.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,272.30x = 388,908.45 × 243,525.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,272.30x = 94,709,280,303.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,709,280,303.86/259,272.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,288.85

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