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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,541.80, 389,312.70 and 243,795.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,541.80, 389,312.70 and 243,795.40 is: 365,693.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,541.80 : 389,312.70 = 243,795.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,541.80/389,312.70 = 243,795.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,541.80x = 389,312.70 × 243,795.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,541.80x = 94,912,645,421.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,912,645,421.58/259,541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,693.10

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