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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,935.60, 403,403.40 and 256,033.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,935.60, 403,403.40 and 256,033.20 is: 384,049.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,935.60 : 403,403.40 = 256,033.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,935.60/403,403.40 = 256,033.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,935.60x = 403,403.40 × 256,033.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,935.60x = 103,284,663,392.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,284,663,392.88/268,935.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,049.80

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