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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,225.20, 384,337.80 and 243,103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,225.20, 384,337.80 and 243,103.20 is: 364,654.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,225.20 : 384,337.80 = 243,103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,225.20/384,337.80 = 243,103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,225.20x = 384,337.80 × 243,103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,225.20x = 93,433,749,060.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,433,749,060.96/256,225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,654.80

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