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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,520.80, 389,281.20 and 243,774.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,520.80, 389,281.20 and 243,774.40 is: 365,661.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,520.80 : 389,281.20 = 243,774.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,520.80/389,281.20 = 243,774.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,520.80x = 389,281.20 × 243,774.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,520.80x = 94,896,790,961.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,896,790,961.28/259,520.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,661.60

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