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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,005.60, 384,008.40 and 241,490.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,005.60, 384,008.40 and 241,490.40 is: 362,235.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,005.60 : 384,008.40 = 241,490.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,005.60/384,008.40 = 241,490.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,005.60x = 384,008.40 × 241,490.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,005.60x = 92,734,342,119.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,734,342,119.36/256,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,235.60

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