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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,961.60, 403,442.40 and 256,714.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,961.60, 403,442.40 and 256,714.40 is: 385,071.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,961.60 : 403,442.40 = 256,714.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,961.60/403,442.40 = 256,714.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,961.60x = 403,442.40 × 256,714.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,961.60x = 103,569,473,650.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,569,473,650.56/268,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,071.60

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