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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,042.60, 402,063.90 and 256,232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,042.60, 402,063.90 and 256,232.80 is: 384,349.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,042.60 : 402,063.90 = 256,232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,042.60/402,063.90 = 256,232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,042.60x = 402,063.90 × 256,232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,042.60x = 103,021,958,875.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,021,958,875.92/268,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,349.20

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