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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,565.70, 385,309.35 and 248,271.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,565.70, 385,309.35 and 248,271.30 is: 372,852.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,565.70 : 385,309.35 = 248,271.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,565.70/385,309.35 = 248,271.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,565.70x = 385,309.35 × 248,271.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,565.70x = 95,661,253,226.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,661,253,226.66/256,565.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,852.85

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