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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,051.60, 384,077.40 and 241,536.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,051.60, 384,077.40 and 241,536.40 is: 362,304.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,051.60 : 384,077.40 = 241,536.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,051.60/384,077.40 = 241,536.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,051.60x = 384,077.40 × 241,536.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,051.60x = 92,768,672,517.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,768,672,517.36/256,051.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,304.60

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