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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,072.60, 403,608.90 and 256,170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,072.60, 403,608.90 and 256,170.20 is: 384,255.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,072.60 : 403,608.90 = 256,170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,072.60/403,608.90 = 256,170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,072.60x = 403,608.90 × 256,170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,072.60x = 103,392,572,634.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,392,572,634.78/269,072.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,255.30

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