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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,070.20, 384,105.30 and 242,948.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,070.20, 384,105.30 and 242,948.20 is: 364,422.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,070.20 : 384,105.30 = 242,948.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,070.20/384,105.30 = 242,948.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,070.20x = 384,105.30 × 242,948.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,070.20x = 93,317,691,245.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,317,691,245.46/256,070.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,422.30

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