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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,372.80, 389,059.20 and 247,125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,372.80, 389,059.20 and 247,125.60 is: 370,688.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,372.80 : 389,059.20 = 247,125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,372.80/389,059.20 = 247,125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,372.80x = 389,059.20 × 247,125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,372.80x = 96,146,488,235.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,146,488,235.52/259,372.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,688.40

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