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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,530.80, 389,296.20 and 243,784.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,530.80, 389,296.20 and 243,784.40 is: 365,676.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,530.80 : 389,296.20 = 243,784.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,530.80/389,296.20 = 243,784.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,530.80x = 389,296.20 × 243,784.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,530.80x = 94,904,340,539.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,904,340,539.28/259,530.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,676.60

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