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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,204.80, 384,307.20 and 237,542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,204.80, 384,307.20 and 237,542.40 is: 356,313.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,204.80 : 384,307.20 = 237,542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,204.80/384,307.20 = 237,542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,204.80x = 384,307.20 × 237,542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,204.80x = 91,289,254,625.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,289,254,625.28/256,204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,313.60

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