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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,702.20, 389,553.30 and 249,204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,702.20, 389,553.30 and 249,204.60 is: 373,806.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,702.20 : 389,553.30 = 249,204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,702.20/389,553.30 = 249,204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,702.20x = 389,553.30 × 249,204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,702.20x = 97,078,474,305.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,078,474,305.18/259,702.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,806.90

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