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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,475.80, 384,713.70 and 244,228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,475.80, 384,713.70 and 244,228.60 is: 366,342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,475.80 : 384,713.70 = 244,228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,475.80/384,713.70 = 244,228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,475.80x = 384,713.70 × 244,228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,475.80x = 93,958,088,351.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,958,088,351.82/256,475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,342.90

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