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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,748.60, 389,622.90 and 256,249.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,748.60, 389,622.90 and 256,249.40 is: 384,374.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,748.60 : 389,622.90 = 256,249.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,748.60/389,622.90 = 256,249.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,748.60x = 389,622.90 × 256,249.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,748.60x = 99,840,634,351.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,840,634,351.26/259,748.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,374.10

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