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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,136.70, 384,205.05 and 243,014.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,136.70, 384,205.05 and 243,014.70 is: 364,522.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,136.70 : 384,205.05 = 243,014.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,136.70/384,205.05 = 243,014.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,136.70x = 384,205.05 × 243,014.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,136.70x = 93,367,474,964.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,367,474,964.24/256,136.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,522.05

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