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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,737.60, 389,606.40 and 256,238.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,737.60, 389,606.40 and 256,238.40 is: 384,357.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,737.60 : 389,606.40 = 256,238.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,737.60/389,606.40 = 256,238.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,737.60x = 389,606.40 × 256,238.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,737.60x = 99,832,120,565.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,832,120,565.76/259,737.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,357.60

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