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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,276.80, 388,915.20 and 243,530.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,276.80, 388,915.20 and 243,530.40 is: 365,295.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,276.80 : 388,915.20 = 243,530.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,276.80/388,915.20 = 243,530.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,276.80x = 388,915.20 × 243,530.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,276.80x = 94,712,674,222.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,712,674,222.08/259,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,295.60

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