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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,267.80, 384,401.70 and 230,898.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,267.80, 384,401.70 and 230,898.60 is: 346,347.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,267.80 : 384,401.70 = 230,898.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,267.80/384,401.70 = 230,898.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,267.80x = 384,401.70 × 230,898.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,267.80x = 88,757,814,367.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,757,814,367.62/256,267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,347.90

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