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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,281.80, 388,922.70 and 243,535.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,281.80, 388,922.70 and 243,535.40 is: 365,303.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,281.80 : 388,922.70 = 243,535.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,281.80/388,922.70 = 243,535.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,281.80x = 388,922.70 × 243,535.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,281.80x = 94,716,445,313.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,716,445,313.58/259,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,303.10

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