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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,273.80, 388,910.70 and 243,527.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,273.80, 388,910.70 and 243,527.40 is: 365,291.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,273.80 : 388,910.70 = 243,527.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,273.80/388,910.70 = 243,527.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,273.80x = 388,910.70 × 243,527.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,273.80x = 94,710,411,603.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,710,411,603.18/259,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,291.10

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