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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,003.20, 384,004.80 and 245,635.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,003.20, 384,004.80 and 245,635.20 is: 368,452.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,003.20 : 384,004.80 = 245,635.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,003.20/384,004.80 = 245,635.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,003.20x = 384,004.80 × 245,635.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,003.20x = 94,325,095,848.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,325,095,848.96/256,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,452.80

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