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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,741.60, 389,612.40 and 256,242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,741.60, 389,612.40 and 256,242.40 is: 384,363.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,741.60 : 389,612.40 = 256,242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,741.60/389,612.40 = 256,242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,741.60x = 389,612.40 × 256,242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,741.60x = 99,835,216,445.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,835,216,445.76/259,741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,363.60

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