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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,901.60, 403,352.40 and 256,654.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,901.60, 403,352.40 and 256,654.40 is: 384,981.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,901.60 : 403,352.40 = 256,654.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,901.60/403,352.40 = 256,654.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,901.60x = 403,352.40 × 256,654.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,901.60x = 103,522,168,210.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,522,168,210.56/268,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,981.60

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