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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,060.70, 390,091.05 and 242,564.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,060.70, 390,091.05 and 242,564.70 is: 363,847.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,060.70 : 390,091.05 = 242,564.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,060.70/390,091.05 = 242,564.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,060.70x = 390,091.05 × 242,564.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,060.70x = 94,622,318,515.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,622,318,515.94/260,060.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,847.05

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