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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,042.60, 390,063.90 and 245,527.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,042.60, 390,063.90 and 245,527.40 is: 368,291.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,042.60 : 390,063.90 = 245,527.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,042.60/390,063.90 = 245,527.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,042.60x = 390,063.90 × 245,527.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,042.60x = 95,771,375,200.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,771,375,200.86/260,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,291.10

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