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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,074.80, 456,112.20 and 256,835.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,074.80, 456,112.20 and 256,835.60 is: 385,253.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,074.80 : 456,112.20 = 256,835.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,074.80/456,112.20 = 256,835.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,074.80x = 456,112.20 × 256,835.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,074.80x = 117,145,850,554.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,145,850,554.32/304,074.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,253.40

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