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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,954.60, 403,431.90 and 256,707.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,954.60, 403,431.90 and 256,707.40 is: 385,061.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,954.60 : 403,431.90 = 256,707.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,954.60/403,431.90 = 256,707.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,954.60x = 403,431.90 × 256,707.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,954.60x = 103,563,954,126.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,563,954,126.06/268,954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,061.10

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