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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,253.28, 434,186.64 and 256,188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,253.28, 434,186.64 and 256,188 is: 384,553.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,253.28 : 434,186.64 = 256,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,253.28/434,186.64 = 256,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,253.28x = 434,186.64 × 256,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,253.28x = 111,233,406,928.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,233,406,928.32/289,253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,553.66

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