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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,969.60, 389,954.40 and 248,305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,969.60, 389,954.40 and 248,305.60 is: 372,458.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,969.60 : 389,954.40 = 248,305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,969.60/389,954.40 = 248,305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,969.60x = 389,954.40 × 248,305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,969.60x = 96,827,861,264.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,827,861,264.64/259,969.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,458.40

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