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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,268.40, 406,902.60 and 257,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,268.40, 406,902.60 and 257,444.40 is: 386,166.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,268.40 : 406,902.60 = 257,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,268.40/406,902.60 = 257,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,268.40x = 406,902.60 × 257,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,268.40x = 104,754,795,715.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,754,795,715.44/271,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,166.60

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