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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,665.60, 384,998.40 and 194,457.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,665.60, 384,998.40 and 194,457.60 is: 291,686.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,665.60 : 384,998.40 = 194,457.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,665.60/384,998.40 = 194,457.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,665.60x = 384,998.40 × 194,457.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,665.60x = 74,865,864,867.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,865,864,867.84/256,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,686.40

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