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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,512.40, 384,768.60 and 116,544.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,512.40, 384,768.60 and 116,544.40 is: 174,816.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,512.40 : 384,768.60 = 116,544.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,512.40/384,768.60 = 116,544.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,512.40x = 384,768.60 × 116,544.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,512.40x = 44,842,625,625.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,842,625,625.84/256,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,816.60

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