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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,247.68, 353,427.20 and 220,497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,247.68, 353,427.20 and 220,497.60 is: 304,119.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,247.68 : 353,427.20 = 220,497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,247.68/353,427.20 = 220,497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,247.68x = 353,427.20 × 220,497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,247.68x = 77,929,849,374.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,929,849,374.72/256,247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,119.24

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