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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,245.60, 384,368.40 and 244,581.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,245.60, 384,368.40 and 244,581.60 is: 366,872.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,245.60 : 384,368.40 = 244,581.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,245.60/384,368.40 = 244,581.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,245.60x = 384,368.40 × 244,581.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,245.60x = 94,009,438,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,009,438,261.44/256,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,872.40

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