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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,033.60, 390,050.40 and 245,518.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,033.60, 390,050.40 and 245,518.40 is: 368,277.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,033.60 : 390,050.40 = 245,518.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,033.60/390,050.40 = 245,518.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,033.60x = 390,050.40 × 245,518.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,033.60x = 95,764,550,127.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,764,550,127.36/260,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,277.60

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