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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,030.80, 384,046.20 and 237,368.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,030.80, 384,046.20 and 237,368.40 is: 356,052.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,030.80 : 384,046.20 = 237,368.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,030.80/384,046.20 = 237,368.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,030.80x = 384,046.20 × 237,368.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,030.80x = 91,160,432,020.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,160,432,020.08/256,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,052.60

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