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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,665.60, 384,998.40 and 247,334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,665.60, 384,998.40 and 247,334.40 is: 371,001.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,665.60 : 384,998.40 = 247,334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,665.60/384,998.40 = 247,334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,665.60x = 384,998.40 × 247,334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,665.60x = 95,223,348,264.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,223,348,264.96/256,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,001.60

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