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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,717.20, 389,575.80 and 244,165.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,717.20, 389,575.80 and 244,165.20 is: 366,247.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,717.20 : 389,575.80 = 244,165.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,717.20/389,575.80 = 244,165.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,717.20x = 389,575.80 × 244,165.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,717.20x = 95,120,853,122.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,120,853,122.16/259,717.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,247.80

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