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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,751.80, 389,627.70 and 244,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,751.80, 389,627.70 and 244,005.40 is: 366,008.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,751.80 : 389,627.70 = 244,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,751.80/389,627.70 = 244,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,751.80x = 389,627.70 × 244,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,751.80x = 95,071,262,789.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,071,262,789.58/259,751.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,008.10

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