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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,265.40, 441,731.70 and 256,255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,265.40, 441,731.70 and 256,255.80 is: 383,371.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,265.40 : 441,731.70 = 256,255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,265.40/441,731.70 = 256,255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,265.40x = 441,731.70 × 256,255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,265.40x = 113,196,310,168.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,196,310,168.86/295,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,371.40

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