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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,846.80, 385,270.20 and 194,638.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,846.80, 385,270.20 and 194,638.80 is: 291,958.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,846.80 : 385,270.20 = 194,638.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,846.80/385,270.20 = 194,638.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,846.80x = 385,270.20 × 194,638.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,846.80x = 74,988,529,403.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,988,529,403.76/256,846.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,958.20

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