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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,030.70, 390,046.05 and 242,534.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,030.70, 390,046.05 and 242,534.70 is: 363,802.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,030.70 : 390,046.05 = 242,534.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,030.70/390,046.05 = 242,534.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,030.70x = 390,046.05 × 242,534.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,030.70x = 94,599,701,722.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,599,701,722.94/260,030.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,802.05

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