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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,513.60, 384,770.40 and 244,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,513.60, 384,770.40 and 244,266.40 is: 366,399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,513.60 : 384,770.40 = 244,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,513.60/384,770.40 = 244,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,513.60x = 384,770.40 × 244,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,513.60x = 93,986,480,434.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,986,480,434.56/256,513.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,399.60

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