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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,276.30, 384,414.45 and 243,445.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,276.30, 384,414.45 and 243,445.90 is: 365,168.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,276.30 : 384,414.45 = 243,445.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,276.30/384,414.45 = 243,445.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,276.30x = 384,414.45 × 243,445.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,276.30x = 93,584,121,753.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,584,121,753.26/256,276.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,168.85

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