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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,793.30, 390,671.55 and 242,130.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,793.30, 390,671.55 and 242,130.90 is: 362,715.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,793.30 : 390,671.55 = 242,130.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,793.30/390,671.55 = 242,130.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,793.30x = 390,671.55 × 242,130.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,793.30x = 94,593,654,005.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,593,654,005.90/260,793.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,715.05

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