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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,427.38, 392,593.02 and 243,067.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,427.38, 392,593.02 and 243,067.32 is: 366,422.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,427.38 : 392,593.02 = 243,067.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,427.38/392,593.02 = 243,067.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,427.38x = 392,593.02 × 243,067.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,427.38x = 95,426,533,222.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,426,533,222.11/260,427.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,422.81

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