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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,745.60, 389,618.40 and 256,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,745.60, 389,618.40 and 256,246.40 is: 384,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,745.60 : 389,618.40 = 256,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,745.60/389,618.40 = 256,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,745.60x = 389,618.40 × 256,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,745.60x = 99,838,312,373.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,838,312,373.76/259,745.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,369.60

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