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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,543.20, 390,814.80 and 243,047.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,543.20, 390,814.80 and 243,047.20 is: 364,570.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,543.20 : 390,814.80 = 243,047.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,543.20/390,814.80 = 243,047.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,543.20x = 390,814.80 × 243,047.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,543.20x = 94,986,442,858.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,986,442,858.56/260,543.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,570.80

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