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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,927.70, 385,391.55 and 246,430.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,927.70, 385,391.55 and 246,430.10 is: 369,645.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,927.70 : 385,391.55 = 246,430.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,927.70/385,391.55 = 246,430.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,927.70x = 385,391.55 × 246,430.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,927.70x = 94,972,078,205.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,972,078,205.66/256,927.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,645.15

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