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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,983.30, 389,537.55 and 244,236.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,983.30, 389,537.55 and 244,236.90 is: 365,944.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,983.30 : 389,537.55 = 244,236.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,983.30/389,537.55 = 244,236.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,983.30x = 389,537.55 × 244,236.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,983.30x = 95,139,443,645.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,139,443,645.60/259,983.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,944.44

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