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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,748.10, 389,622.15 and 256,248.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,748.10, 389,622.15 and 256,248.90 is: 384,373.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,748.10 : 389,622.15 = 256,248.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,748.10/389,622.15 = 256,248.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,748.10x = 389,622.15 × 256,248.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,748.10x = 99,840,247,353.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,840,247,353.14/259,748.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,373.35

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