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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,032.10, 390,048.15 and 242,536.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,032.10, 390,048.15 and 242,536.10 is: 363,804.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,032.10 : 390,048.15 = 242,536.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,032.10/390,048.15 = 242,536.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,032.10x = 390,048.15 × 242,536.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,032.10x = 94,600,757,113.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,600,757,113.22/260,032.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,804.15

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