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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,727.20, 384,361.80 and 242,762.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,727.20, 384,361.80 and 242,762.80 is: 363,454.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,727.20 : 384,361.80 = 242,762.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,727.20/384,361.80 = 242,762.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,727.20x = 384,361.80 × 242,762.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,727.20x = 93,308,746,781.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,308,746,781.04/256,727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,454.85

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