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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,210.80, 384,316.20 and 237,548.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,210.80, 384,316.20 and 237,548.40 is: 356,322.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,210.80 : 384,316.20 = 237,548.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,210.80/384,316.20 = 237,548.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,210.80x = 384,316.20 × 237,548.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,210.80x = 91,293,698,404.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,293,698,404.08/256,210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,322.60

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