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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,246.60, 384,369.90 and 244,582.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,246.60, 384,369.90 and 244,582.60 is: 366,873.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,246.60 : 384,369.90 = 244,582.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,246.60/384,369.90 = 244,582.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,246.60x = 384,369.90 × 244,582.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,246.60x = 94,010,189,503.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,010,189,503.74/256,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,873.90

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