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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,947.30, 389,920.95 and 244,200.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,947.30, 389,920.95 and 244,200.90 is: 366,301.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,947.30 : 389,920.95 = 244,200.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,947.30/389,920.95 = 244,200.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,947.30x = 389,920.95 × 244,200.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,947.30x = 95,219,046,918.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,219,046,918.86/259,947.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,301.35

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