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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,548.80, 389,906.40 and 249,634.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,548.80, 389,906.40 and 249,634.40 is: 375,012.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,548.80 : 389,906.40 = 249,634.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,548.80/389,906.40 = 249,634.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,548.80x = 389,906.40 × 249,634.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,548.80x = 97,334,050,220.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,334,050,220.16/259,548.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,012.52

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