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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,871.80, 389,807.70 and 244,125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,871.80, 389,807.70 and 244,125.40 is: 366,188.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,871.80 : 389,807.70 = 244,125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,871.80/389,807.70 = 244,125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,871.80x = 389,807.70 × 244,125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,871.80x = 95,161,960,685.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,161,960,685.58/259,871.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,188.10

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