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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,792.20, 389,688.30 and 244,240.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,792.20, 389,688.30 and 244,240.20 is: 366,360.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,792.20 : 389,688.30 = 244,240.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,792.20/389,688.30 = 244,240.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,792.20x = 389,688.30 × 244,240.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,792.20x = 95,177,548,329.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,177,548,329.66/259,792.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,360.30

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