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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,807.80, 389,711.70 and 244,061.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,807.80, 389,711.70 and 244,061.40 is: 366,092.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,807.80 : 389,711.70 = 244,061.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,807.80/389,711.70 = 244,061.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,807.80x = 389,711.70 × 244,061.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,807.80x = 95,113,583,098.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,113,583,098.38/259,807.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,092.10

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