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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,083.20, 384,124.80 and 242,961.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,083.20, 384,124.80 and 242,961.20 is: 364,441.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,083.20 : 384,124.80 = 242,961.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,083.20/384,124.80 = 242,961.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,083.20x = 384,124.80 × 242,961.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,083.20x = 93,327,422,357.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,327,422,357.76/256,083.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,441.80

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