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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,598.70, 384,169.05 and 242,634.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,598.70, 384,169.05 and 242,634.30 is: 363,262.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,598.70 : 384,169.05 = 242,634.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,598.70/384,169.05 = 242,634.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,598.70x = 384,169.05 × 242,634.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,598.70x = 93,212,588,528.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,212,588,528.42/256,598.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,262.12

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