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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,948.80, 389,145.60 and 244,569.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,948.80, 389,145.60 and 244,569.60 is: 366,122.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,948.80 : 389,145.60 = 244,569.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,948.80/389,145.60 = 244,569.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,948.80x = 389,145.60 × 244,569.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,948.80x = 95,173,183,733.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,173,183,733.76/259,948.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,122.80

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