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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,462.06, 392,645.22 and 243,101.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,462.06, 392,645.22 and 243,101.97 is: 366,474.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,462.06 : 392,645.22 = 243,101.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,462.06/392,645.22 = 243,101.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,462.06x = 392,645.22 × 243,101.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,462.06x = 95,452,826,493.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,452,826,493.08/260,462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,474.97

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