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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,087.70, 390,131.55 and 242,591.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,087.70, 390,131.55 and 242,591.70 is: 363,887.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,087.70 : 390,131.55 = 242,591.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,087.70/390,131.55 = 242,591.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,087.70x = 390,131.55 × 242,591.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,087.70x = 94,642,675,938.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,642,675,938.14/260,087.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,887.55

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