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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,213.80, 384,320.70 and 237,551.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,213.80, 384,320.70 and 237,551.40 is: 356,327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,213.80 : 384,320.70 = 237,551.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,213.80/384,320.70 = 237,551.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,213.80x = 384,320.70 × 237,551.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,213.80x = 91,295,920,333.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,295,920,333.98/256,213.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,327.10

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