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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,061.70, 390,092.55 and 242,565.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,061.70, 390,092.55 and 242,565.70 is: 363,848.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,061.70 : 390,092.55 = 242,565.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,061.70/390,092.55 = 242,565.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,061.70x = 390,092.55 × 242,565.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,061.70x = 94,623,072,455.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,623,072,455.54/260,061.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,848.55

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