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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,007.20, 384,010.80 and 245,639.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,007.20, 384,010.80 and 245,639.20 is: 368,458.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,007.20 : 384,010.80 = 245,639.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,007.20/384,010.80 = 245,639.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,007.20x = 384,010.80 × 245,639.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,007.20x = 94,328,105,703.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,328,105,703.36/256,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,458.80

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