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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,548.72, 390,393.78 and 238,759.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,548.72, 390,393.78 and 238,759.72 is: 357,746.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,548.72 : 390,393.78 = 238,759.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,548.72/390,393.78 = 238,759.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,548.72x = 390,393.78 × 238,759.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,548.72x = 93,210,309,602.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,210,309,602.54/260,548.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,746.18

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