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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,460.06, 392,642.20 and 243,099.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,460.06, 392,642.20 and 243,099.97 is: 366,471.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,460.06 : 392,642.20 = 243,099.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,460.06/392,642.20 = 243,099.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,460.06x = 392,642.20 × 243,099.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,460.06x = 95,451,306,363.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,451,306,363.00/260,460.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,471.96

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