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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,412.64, 384,096.72 and 209,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,412.64, 384,096.72 and 209,196 is: 313,367.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,412.64 : 384,096.72 = 209,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,412.64/384,096.72 = 209,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,412.64x = 384,096.72 × 209,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,412.64x = 80,351,497,437.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,351,497,437.12/256,412.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,367.93

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