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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,743.20, 389,614.80 and 240,497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,743.20, 389,614.80 and 240,497.60 is: 360,746.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,743.20 : 389,614.80 = 240,497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,743.20/389,614.80 = 240,497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,743.20x = 389,614.80 × 240,497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,743.20x = 93,701,424,324.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,701,424,324.48/259,743.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,746.40

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