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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,547.72, 390,392.28 and 238,758.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,547.72, 390,392.28 and 238,758.72 is: 357,744.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,547.72 : 390,392.28 = 238,758.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,547.72/390,392.28 = 238,758.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,547.72x = 390,392.28 × 238,758.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,547.72x = 93,209,561,070.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,209,561,070.68/260,547.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,744.68

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