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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,718.20, 389,577.30 and 244,166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,718.20, 389,577.30 and 244,166.20 is: 366,249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,718.20 : 389,577.30 = 244,166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,718.20/389,577.30 = 244,166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,718.20x = 389,577.30 × 244,166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,718.20x = 95,121,608,947.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,121,608,947.26/259,718.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,249.30

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