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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,044.10, 402,066.15 and 256,234.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,044.10, 402,066.15 and 256,234.30 is: 384,351.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,044.10 : 402,066.15 = 256,234.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,044.10/402,066.15 = 256,234.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,044.10x = 402,066.15 × 256,234.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,044.10x = 103,023,138,498.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,023,138,498.95/268,044.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,351.45

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