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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,740.20, 389,610.30 and 240,494.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,740.20, 389,610.30 and 240,494.60 is: 360,741.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,740.20 : 389,610.30 = 240,494.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,740.20/389,610.30 = 240,494.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,740.20x = 389,610.30 × 240,494.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,740.20x = 93,699,173,254.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,699,173,254.38/259,740.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,741.90

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