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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,245.60, 384,368.40 and 231,362.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,245.60, 384,368.40 and 231,362.40 is: 347,043.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,245.60 : 384,368.40 = 231,362.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,245.60/384,368.40 = 231,362.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,245.60x = 384,368.40 × 231,362.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,245.60x = 88,928,395,508.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,928,395,508.16/256,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,043.60

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