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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,711.20, 389,566.80 and 249,213.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,711.20, 389,566.80 and 249,213.60 is: 373,820.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,711.20 : 389,566.80 = 249,213.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,711.20/389,566.80 = 249,213.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,711.20x = 389,566.80 × 249,213.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,711.20x = 97,085,344,668.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,085,344,668.48/259,711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,820.40

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