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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,607.70, 384,911.55 and 230,363.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,607.70, 384,911.55 and 230,363.70 is: 345,545.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,607.70 : 384,911.55 = 230,363.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,607.70/384,911.55 = 230,363.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,607.70x = 384,911.55 × 230,363.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,607.70x = 88,669,648,830.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,669,648,830.74/256,607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,545.55

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