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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,033.70, 390,050.55 and 242,537.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,033.70, 390,050.55 and 242,537.70 is: 363,806.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,033.70 : 390,050.55 = 242,537.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,033.70/390,050.55 = 242,537.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,033.70x = 390,050.55 × 242,537.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,033.70x = 94,601,963,280.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,601,963,280.74/260,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,806.55

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